The Metabolic Pattern of Societies

This book presents a new analytical framework for understanding sustainability issues, challenging traditional economic models and offering innovative insights into socio-economic systems.

In The Metabolic Pattern of Societies, the author critically examines the limitations of traditional economic analysis in understanding sustainability and the ongoing planetary crisis. Despite experiencing five major recessions driven by soaring oil prices, economists failed to predict the current environmental challenges. This book presents over two decades of research that advocates for a new analytical framework, enabling a comprehensive evaluation of socio-economic systems through previously overlooked indicators and variables.

The narrative highlights the inadequacies of conventional economic models, illustrating how they fall short in addressing the complexities of sustainability. By providing practical examples, the author sheds light on the systemic issues that arise when attempting to apply quantitative analysis to governance. Furthermore, the book critiques the prevalent economic narratives surrounding sustainability, proposing innovative concepts that pave the way for a post-Newtonian approach to quantitative analysis within the Musiasem framework.

In its empirical section, the book analyzes structural changes across global and EU economies, revealing the questionable quality of many current sustainability narratives. The comprehensive analysis spans various hierarchical levels and disciplines, ultimately offering a more realistic measure of happiness and well-being. The Metabolic Pattern of Societies serves as a valuable resource for researchers and students interested in sustainability across multiple fields.