Evolution and sustainable development: whats the difference?

The article is devoted to comparing the fundamental concepts of evolution and sustainable development. From a critical standpoint, the persisting notions of social and, in particular, economic evolution are analyzed. The author maintains that on the basis of a recognized integrative vision of the sustainability problem, it is advisable to extend this concept to the entire process of the systemic transformation of society. The fundamental properties of a universal social systemic transformation are revealed. As follows from the study, in the current period social changes will be largely associated with non-evolutionary changes. In conclusion the author sets forth his view of the substantial difference between the long-term sustainable and desirable evolutionary trajectories of social transformation.

Keywords

evolution, sustainability, resilience, corporate business, ecosystem business, state agencies

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09.12.2021

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GOST	Martynov A. Evolution and sustainable development: what's the difference? // Obshchestvo i ekonomika – 2021. – Issue 10 C. 5-19 [Electronic resource]. URL: https://oie.jes.su/S020736760017256-0-1 (circulation date: 03.05.2024). DOI: 10.31857/S020736760017256-0
MLA	Martynov, Arkady "Evolution and sustainable development: what's the difference?." Obshchestvo i ekonomika 10 (2021):5-19. DOI: 10.31857/S020736760017256-0
APA	Martynov A. (2021). Evolution and sustainable development: what's the difference?. Obshchestvo i ekonomika (10), pp.5-19 DOI: 10.31857/S020736760017256-0

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