"An understanding of economics is vital to any understanding of why environmental problems occur and what best to do about them. This book provides an introduction to the subject of environmental economics without assuming any in-depth prior knowledge of economics. Part one explains the fundamental economic concepts. Part two uses these concepts in understanding and developing policy responses to some of the major environmental issues of ..."
"Environmental Economics in Theory and Practice is an ideal text for students taking advanced courses in environmental and natural resource economics. This completely revised and updated edition covers all the major topics in the field, including the economics of sustainable development, market failure and mechanism design, pollution taxes and tradable permits, trans-boundary pollution, non-renewable and renewable resources (including bo ..."
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Pricing Nature Cost-Benefit Analysis and Environmental Policy by NickHanley, Edward B. Barbier Hardcover, 353 Pages, Published 2009 by Edward Elgar Pub ISBN-13: 978-1-84542-789-4, ISBN: 1-84542-789-0
"Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) is one of the most useful tools of applied economics for the social appraisal of public projects and government policies. Nick Hanley and Edward Barbier show how CBA can be applied to environmental policy choice and environmental resource management. They cover the conceptual underpinnings of CBA, practical methods for applying CBA, and a wide range of case study applications from Europe, North America and de ..."
"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. Examp ..."
"Understanding why environmental problems occur and what best to do about them is much facilitated by an understanding of economics. This book provides an introduction to the subject of environmental economics which does not assume an in-depth prior understanding of economics. Part one explains the fundamental economic concepts, using environmental examples, including markets, environmental evaluation, risk, and trade. Part two then sets ..."
"Environmental Economics in Theory and Practice provides a thorough and coherent review and discussion of environmental economics. It is a guide to the most important areas of natural resource and environmental economics, including the economics of non-renewable and renewable resource extraction, the economics of pollution control, the application of cost-benefit analysis to the environment, and the economics of sustainable development. ..."
"'The book provides a lucid discussion of the key issues surrounding the incorporation of environmental factors into modern cost-benefit analysis. It will be of considerable use to both those involved in the application of CBA procedures and those who teach the technique. Besides the well presented theoretical discussion, the book provides a wealth of information relating to the empirical work in the field and especially with regard to t ..."
"This work takes a fresh look at the application of cost benefit analysis (CBA) to environmental problems ranging from acid rain to global warming. "Cost Benefit Analysis and the Environment" is structured into three parts. Part one provides a critical up to date account of the theory and practice of CBA as applied to the environment. Part two focuses on a number of specific case studies, in parituclar acid rain, wilderness land use, rec ..."
"This innovative book presents a series of up-to-date analyses of the economics of outdoor recreation. The distinguished group of authors covers real-world recreation management issues and applies economic understanding to these problems. An extensive introduction by the editors details the historical background of economists' interests in this subject, and reveals how economics can provide practical insights into improving how we manage ..."
"This manual, now available in paperback, offers a detailed, up-to-date explanation of how to carry out economic valuation using stated preference techniques. It is relevant for the application of these techniques to all non-market goods and services including: air and water quality; provision of public open space; health care that is not sold through private markets; risk reduction policies and investments not provided privately; provi ..."
"Also Brookings Discussion Paper in International Economics #117, Washington, D.C.: The Brookings Institution. McKibbin, W.J. ... Nordhaus, W.D. (1993) ' Reflections on the economics of climate change', Journal of Economic Perspectives 7:11–25. Tol, R.S.J. ... Uzawa, H. (1969) 'Time preference and the Penrose effect in a two class model of eco- nomic growth', Journal of Political Economy 77:628–652."
The Economics of Climate Change(1st Edition) (Routledge Explorations in Environmental Economics, 3) by NickHanley, Anthony David Owen Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2004 by Routledge Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-415-28724-1, ISBN: 0-415-28724-3
"This impressive new collection couldn't come at a better time. With global warming now becoming physically noticeable and the Kyoto treaty stalling in its efforts to get the developed world on board, a look at the economic factors of global warming is very much welcome. With contributions from distinguished authors and covering everything you need to know about global warming and its financial implications, ..."
"This impressive new collection couldn't come at a better time. With global warming now becoming physically noticeable and the Kyoto treaty stalling in its efforts to get the developed world on board, a look at the economic factors of global warming is very much welcome. With contributions from distinguished authors and covering everything you need to know about global warming and its financial implications, this fascinating book will ap ..."
"This manual offers a detailed, up-to-date explanation of how to carry out economic valuation using stated preference techniques. It is relevant for the application of these techniques to all non-market goods and services including: air and water quality; provision of public open space; health care that is not sold through private markets; risk reduction policies and investments not provided privately; provision of information as with th ..."
"Environmental Economics in Theory and Practice provides a thorough and coherent review and discussion of environmental economics. It is a guide to the most important areas of natural resource and environmental economics, including the economics of non-renewable and renewable resource extraction, the economics of pollution control, the application of cost-benefit analysis to the environment, and the economics of sustainable development. ..."
"Presenting a survey of issues in environmental and resource economics, this text includes topical issues such as non-point pollution control, international environmental agreements, and the economics of rainforest loss."
"Game theory has emerged as a powerful new tool in environmental economics, especially in the study of transboundary pollution problems such as global warming and acid rain. This is the first book specifically concerned with this expanding field and addresses key issues in the application of game theory to environmental economics. The book features an impressive list of leading authorities who begin by providing a concise introduction ..."