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The High Cost of Low Prices by David Steven Jacoby

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Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction: The Price of Modern Development

Chapter 1

Why Is this Happening?

Chapter 2

Quantifying the Resource, Environmental, and Social Impact

Chapter 3

The European Model

Chapter 4

The American Model

Chapter 5

Asian Approaches

Chapter 6

African and Middle Eastern Approaches

Chapter 7

Roadmap for the Future: The Agenda for Change

Chapter 8

Industry Knows How to Adapt and Will Remain Competitive

Chapter 9

Conclusion

Appendix 1: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Index by Country

Appendix 2: Environmental Performance Index by Country

Appendix 3: Social Progress Index by Country

Appendix 4: D-Factor for a Bottle of Water

Appendix 5: D-Factor for a Cup of Coffee

Appendix 6: D-Factor for a Tank of Fuel ...

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