Synopses & Reviews
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 our time. Examples are drawn from all over the world and include such vital issues as climate change, water pollution, and 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 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 environment.
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Synopsis
Accessible to students with little or no background in the subject,
Introduction to Environmental Economics, Second Edition, features an exceptionally clear writing style, a global approach, and wide-ranging theoretical coverage.
The first part of the book carefully explains core economic concepts, while the second part shows how these concepts are used to develop policy responses to several of today's most vital environmental issues including climate change, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity.
Ideal for upper-level undergraduate courses in environmental economics, the text incorporates a variety of case studies drawn from around the world and assesses different economic theories in the context of environmental issues.
About the Author
Nick Hanley is Professor of Environmental Economics at the University of Stirling.
Jason Shogren is Stroock Distinguished Professor of Natural Resource Conservation and Management at the University of Wyoming.
Ben White is a Professor in the School of Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Western Australia.
Table of Contents
PART ONE 1. Economics of the Environment
2. Markets and the Environment
3. Incentives for the Environment
4. Valuing the Environment
5. Cost-Benefit Analysis and Environmental Policy
6. Risks and Behavior
7. Economic Growth and Sustainable Development
8. Conflicts and Cooperation: Strategic Interactions
9. Trade and the Environment
10. Economics of Natural Resource Use
PART TWO
11. The Economics of Climate Change
12. Biodiversity
13. Forests
14. Economics of Water Quality
15. Transport and the Environment
16. Managing Marine Ecosystems
17. Economics of Waste
18. Energy Futures
19. Conclusion