| Title: | Introduction to environmental economics |
| Authors: | Nick Hanley, Author ; Jason F. Shogren, Author ; Ben White, Author |
| Publisher: | Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2001 |
| ISBN (or other code): | 978-0-19-877595-9 |
| Size: | 1 vol. (xiv, 350 p.) / ill. / 25 cm |
| Languages: | English |
| Descriptors: |
[Eurovoc] AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES > forestry > forest > tropical forest [Eurovoc] ECONOMICS > economic conditions > economic development > economic growth [Eurovoc] ECONOMICS > economic policy > economic policy > development policy > sustainable development [Eurovoc] EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATIONS > organisation of teaching > teaching materials > school textbook [Eurovoc] ENERGY [Eurovoc] ENVIRONMENT [Eurovoc] ENVIRONMENT > deterioration of the environment > degradation of the environment > climate change [Eurovoc] ENVIRONMENT > deterioration of the environment > pollution [Eurovoc] ENVIRONMENT > deterioration of the environment > pollution > water pollution [Eurovoc] ENVIRONMENT > environmental policy > environmental policy > economic instrument for the environment [Eurovoc] ENVIRONMENT > environmental policy > environmental policy > environmental economics [Eurovoc] ENVIRONMENT > natural environment > natural resources [Eurovoc] ENVIRONMENT > natural environment > physical environment > biosphere > biodiversity [Eurovoc] TRADE [Eurovoc] TRADE > trade policy [Eurovoc] TRANSPORT |
| Tags: | introduction |
| Abstract: | 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 these concepts to work in understanding and developing policy responses to some of the major environmental issues of our time. Examples are drawn from all over the world and include such vital global issues as climate change, water pollution, and the loss of biodiversity. An Introduction to Environmental Economics examines both a wide range of environmental case studies and also assesses a variety of economic theories and their approach to environmental issues. Clearly written, global in approach, and theoretically broad-minded, this new text is an ideal introduction both to the study of environmental economics and to the question of how economics can provide tools for improving our global environment. |
| Contents note: |
PART I;
1. Economics for the Environment; 2. Markets for the Environment; 3. Valuing the Environment and Natural Resources; 4. Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Environment; 5. Environmental Risk; 6. Economic Growth and Sustainable Development; 7. Strategic Interaction; 8. Trade and the Environment; PART II; 9. Transport and the Environment; 10. Rainforests; 11. Controlling Water Pollution; 12. The Economics of Climate Change; 13. Biodiversity; 14. Resources and Energy; 15. Epilogue |
Copies (1)
| Barcode | Call number | Media type | Location | Section | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 000777 | WD 234 | Livre | Centre de documentation du CERDI / Ecole d'Economie | Salle de lecture | Available |
