ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book. The book explains the three interlocking concepts of sustainable development economics, community, and environment. It offers some of the realities of roles and constraints in the quest for sustainable development. Economic growth means more output, while economic development implies both more output and changes in the technical and institutional arrangements by which it is produced and distributed. The term economic development is often used to refer to what is essentially land development or physical development, frequently project based, even if these efforts are not directed at nor do not increase income or employment. The book examines employment in high-tech regions shows some interesting economic implications, illustrates how diversity in economies exists. It also examines sustainability in Japan illustrates some unique environmental concepts and methods for the measurement of sustainability.
