Sustainability and resilience: What do they mean, and how do they matter for policy?

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Sustainability and resilience: What do they mean, and how do they matter for policy?

"Sustainability" and "resilience" have become buzzwords in recent years, but many people don't know what either term really means. As an economist who studies environmental issues, I believe an important first step to solving any problem is to define your terms clearly.