contributors to the book discuss—in a somewhat pessimistic tone—the determinants of non sustainable behavior, which are lack of motivation; institutions stressing and the difficulties the democratic governments face when implementing the actions needed to protect future generations contributors to the book discuss—in a somewhat pessimistic tone—the determinants of nonsustainable behavior, which are lack of motivation; institutions stressing and the difficulties the democratic governments face when implementing the actions needed to protect future generations and maintaining an upstanding national position in the international political rat-race.