Teun Wolters

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr Teun Wolters (1948) is an economist by training. He obtained his PhD in economics (labour studies) at VU University in Amsterdam (NL). Most of his career has been dedicated to research and consultancy in the field of labour issues and environmental problems. At the same time he has shown considerable interest in development issues, in particular in the area of promoting sustainable commodities and improving the livelihoods of small farmers. Much of his research work and publications took place in the context of European projects in the area environmental accounting, sustainable innovation, the development of `new economy indicators and `Green Economy policies. Since 2011 the author is working with Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences in Apeldoorn (The Netherlands) as Applied Research Professor in corporate sustainability and senior lecturer. By means of this book he intends to contribute to the promotion and integration of sustainability in management and business education.