Conservation and Economic Efficiency
An Approach To Materials Policy
1st Edition
Published on 26. November 2013
266 pages
978-1-135-99498-3 (ISBN)
Description
In this book, Page addresses the range of issues that need to be considered in establishing a materials policy. They introduce the notion of equity and fairness based on John Rawls' original position, suggesting that representatives of the future would be unlikely to accept today's market allocation of virgin material extraction. This is built upon by addressing the many interrelated issues systematically. The result being a new perspective and synthesis that will be of interest to students and scholars alike.
Reviews / Votes
'A valuable text and reference, highly recommended for advanced undergraduates, and researchers in resource economics...'Choice
'A lucid description of the prodigality with which the United States actually disposes of scarce and non-renewable resources, and of the waste-products resulting therefrom.'
American Political Science Review
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
4,52 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-135-99498-3 (9781135994983)
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Content
Foreword, Preface, 1. Introduction: Toward a Materials Policy, PART ONE. MATERIAL FLOWS AND USES, 2. Virgin Material Intensity and Waste Management, 3. Competition Between Primary and Secondary Industries, PART TWO. INTRATEMPORAL EFFICIENCY, 4. Discriminatory Pricing, 5. Disposal, 6. Taxes on Virgin Materials, PART THREE. INTERTEMPORAL EQUITY, 7. The Present Value Criterion, 8. The Conservation Criterion, 9. The Criteria Reconciled, 10. Conclusion, Appendixes, Index
