Introduction to Environmental Economics

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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Beskrivning

Clearly written, global in approach, and theoretically broad-minded, this text is an ideal introduction to environmental economics. Assuming no prior knowledge of economics, the international author team introduces fundamental economic concepts as they relate to our environment. They then use the fundamental concepts to explore and assess current and potential policy responses to some of the major environmental issues of our time. Examples are drawn from all over the world and include such vital issues as climate change, natural resource use, waste management, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity. The text is also accompanied by the following online resources:For students:Links to news stories and organizationsExercises For lecturers:PowerPoint slidesSolutions to exercisesGraphs from the bookList of Discussion Questions

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2019-04-18
Mått:190 x 247 x 19 mm
Vikt:688 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:408
Upplaga:3
Förlag:OUP OXFORD
ISBN:9780198737230

Utforska kategorier

Miljöekonomi inom Ekonomi och Ledarskap

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction: Economics and the Environment 2. Markets and the Environment 3. Incentives for Conservation 4. Valuing the Environment: Concepts and Methods 5. Cost-Benefit Analysis and Environmental Policy 6. Environmental Risk and Behaviour 7. Economic Growth, the Environment, and Sustainable Development 8. Conflicts and Cooperation: Strategic Interactions 9. The Economics of Non-Renewable Natural Resources 10. The Economics of Renewable Resources: Fisheries and forestry 11. Trade and the Environment 12. The Economics of Climate Change 13. The Economics of Water Quality Improvement 14. The Economics of Household Waste and Recycling 15. Energy and the Environment 16. Biodiversity