The economics of the environment and natural resources

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The economics of the environment and natural resources

R. Quentin Grafton ... [et al.]

Blackwell, 2004

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  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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: hbk ISBN 9780631215639

Description

The Economics of the Environment and Natural Resources covers the essential topics students need to understand environmental and resource problems and their possible solutions. Its unique lecture format provides an in-depth exploration of discrete topics, ideal for upper-level undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral study. Each chapter depicts the key theoretical insights, major issues, and real-life problems that motivate the subject. In addition, the chapters feature practical applications and case studies, a list of annotated further reading, and extensive references. The book also includes an extensive glossary of key terms used in the chapters.The book's broad treatment of the field includes discussions of general theoretical approaches, particular natural resources, the theory and practice of environmental valuation, and larger-scale environmental issues. This book challenges the reader through its rigorous coverage of these topics, while also provoking further exploration.

Table of Contents

List of Figures List of Tables List of BoxesPrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroductionPart I: Economics of the Environment:1. Models, Systems, and Dynamics2. Property Rights3. Economics of Pollution ControlPart II: Resource Economics:4. Bioeconomics of Fisheries5. Forestry Economics6. Water Economics7. Economics of Non-renewable ResourcesPart III: Environmental Valuation:8. Environmental Valuation: Introduction and Theory9. Environmental Valuation: Stated Preference Methods10. Environmental Values Expressed Through Market BehaviorPart IV: Global Environment:11. Growth and the Environment12. Environmental Accounting13. Trade and Environment 14. The Global Commons15. Biodiversity16. Sustaining the EnvironmentGlossaryIndex
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: pbk ISBN 9780631215646

Description

The Economics of the Environment and Natural Resources covers the essential topics students need to understand environmental and resource problems and their possible solutions. Its unique lecture format provides an in-depth exploration of discrete topics, ideal for upper-level undergraduate, graduate or doctoral study. Each chapter depicts the key theoretical insights, major issues, and real-life problems that motivate the subject. In addition, the chapters feature practical applications and case studies, a list of annotated further reading, and extensive references. Offers broad treatment of issues in Environmental and Resource Economics. Provides in-depth exploration of a wide range of topics with its unique lecture format. Depicts key theoretical insights, major issues, and real-life problems for each subject. Features case studies, annotated further reading, extensive references, and a detailed glossary.

Table of Contents

List of Figures. List of Tables. List of Boxes. Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Part I: Economics of the Environment:. 1. Models, Systems, and Dynamics. 2. Property Rights. 3. Economics of Pollution Control. Part II: Resource Economics:. 4. Bioeconomics of Fisheries. 5. Forestry Economics. 6. Water Economics. 7. Economics of Non-renewable Resources. Part III: Environmental Valuation:. 8. Environmental Valuation: Introduction and Theory. 9. Environmental Valuation: Stated Preference Methods. 10. Environmental Values Expressed Through Market Behavior. Part IV: Global Environment:. 11. Growth and the Environment. 12. Environmental Accounting. 13. Trade and Environment. 14. The Global Commons. 15. Biodiversity. 16. Sustaining the Environment. Glossary. Index

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