1. Introduction
1.1. General setting
1.2. Methodological considerations
1.2.1. Hypotheses
1.2.2. Objectives
1.2.3. Method
1.3. Structure of this volume
1.4. A note on the character and role of metaphors
2. The Integrated Product Policy (IPP)
3. Ecological economics
4. Industrial ecology
5. Life-cycle assessment (LCA) and eco-design
6. Input-output analysis
7. Policy analysis illustrated with case studies
8. Conclusions