Introduction to Environmental Economics
3rd Edition
Published on 18. April 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
408 pages
978-0-19-873723-0 (ISBN)
Description
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. Examples are drawn from all over the world and include such vital issues as climate change, natural resource use, waste management, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity.
The text is also accompanied by the following online resources:
For students:
Links to news stories and organizations
Exercises
For lecturers:
PowerPoint slides
Solutions to exercises
Graphs from the book
List of Discussion Questions
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. Examples are drawn from all over the world and include such vital issues as climate change, natural resource use, waste management, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity.
The text is also accompanied by the following online resources:
For students:
Links to news stories and organizations
Exercises
For lecturers:
PowerPoint slides
Solutions to exercises
Graphs from the book
List of Discussion Questions
More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
70 BW Line
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
786 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-873723-0 (9780198737230)
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Previous edition
Nick Hanley | Jason Shogren | Ben White
Introduction to Environmental Economics
Book
01/2013
2nd Edition
Oxford University Press
€61.89
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Persons
Nick Hanley, Professor of Environmental Economics, University of St Andrews, Jason Shogren, Stroock Professor of Natural Resource Conservation and Management, University of Wyoming, Ben White, Professor, School of Agriculture and Resource Economics, University of Western Australia
Author
Professor of Environmental and One Health EconomicsProfessor of Environmental and One Health Economics, University of Glasgow
Stroock Professor of Natural Resource Conservation and ManagementStroock Professor of Natural Resource Conservation and Management, University of Wyoming
Professor, School of Agriculture and Resource EconomicsProfessor, School of Agriculture and Resource Economics, University of Western Australia
Content
1. Introduction: Economics and the Environment 2. Markets and the Environment 3. Incentives for Conservation 4. Valuing the Environment: Concepts and Methods 5. Cost-Benefit Analysis and Environmental Policy 6. Environmental Risk and Behaviour 7. Economic Growth, the Environment, and Sustainable Development 8. Conflicts and Cooperation: Strategic Interactions 9. The Economics of Non-Renewable Natural Resources 10. The Economics of Renewable Resources: Fisheries and forestry 11. Trade and the Environment 12. The Economics of Climate Change 13. The Economics of Water Quality Improvement 14. The Economics of Household Waste and Recycling 15. Energy and the Environment 16. Biodiversity