Environmental economics : applications, policy, and theory
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Environmental economics : applications, policy, and theory
South-Western Cengage Learning, c2010
5th ed., international ed
Available at 1 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This title provides an applied, practical approach to environmental economic theory that is accessible to students who have had minimal exposure to economics as well as those with an advanced understanding. With a strong focus on policy and real-world issues, Thomas/Callan's "Environmental Economics: Applications, Policy, and Theory, 5e, International Edition" complements economic theory with timely, real-world applications. Undergraduate or MBA students gain a clear perspective of the relationship between market activity and the environment. This text integrates a strong business perspective into the development of environmental decision making for a unique vantage point often overlooked in more conventional approaches. Students learn to use economic analytical tools, such as market models, benefit-cost analysis, and risk analysis, effectively to assess environmental problems and to evaluate policy solutions. With a proven, modular structure, this edition provides a well-organized presentation with the flexibility to tailor the presentation to your needs.
Table of Contents
Module 1: MODELING ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS. 1. The Role of Economics in Environmental Management. 2. Modeling the Market Process: A Review of the Basics. 3. Modeling Market Failure. Module 2: MODELING SOLUTIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS. 4. Conventional Solutions to Environmental Problems: The Command-and-Control Approach. 5. Economic Solutions to Environmental Problems: The Market Approach. Module 3: ANALYTICAL TOOLS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING. 6. Environmental Risk Analysis. 7. Assessing Benefits for Environmental Decision Making. 8. Assessing Costs for Environmental Decision Making. 9. Benefit-Cost Analysis in Environmental Decision Making. Module 4: THE CASE OF AIR. 10. Defining Air Quality: The Standard-Setting Process. 11. Improving Air Quality: Controlling Mobile Sources. 12. Improving Air Quality: Controlling Stationary Sources. 13. Global Air Quality: Policies for Ozone Depletion and Global Warming. Module 5: THE CASE OF WATER. 14. Defining Water Quality: The Standard-Setting Process. 15. Improving Water Quality: Controlling Point and Nonpoint Sources. 16. Protecting Drinking Water: The Safe Drinking Water Act. Module 6: THE CASE OF SOLID WASTES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES. 17. Managing Hazardous Solid Waste and Waste Sites. 18. Managing Municipal Solid Waste. 19. Controlling Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals. Module 7: GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. 20. Sustainable Development: International Trade and International Agreements. 21. Sustainable Approaches: Industrial Ecology and Pollution Prevention. References. Glossary. Index.
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