J. Scorse
Palgrave Macmillan US
e druk, 2010
9780230107298
What Environmentalists Need to Know About Economics
Specificaties
Gebonden, blz.
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Engels
Palgrave Macmillan US |
e druk, 2010
ISBN13: 9780230107298
Rubricering
Levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
Samenvatting
Easy-to-read and filled with real-world examples of the most complex environmental challenges, this book demonstrates that sound economic analysis and reasoning can be one of the environmental community's strongest allies. This is sure to become an invaluable resource for students, environmental organizations, and policymakers.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9780230107298
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Uitgever:Palgrave Macmillan US
Hoofdrubriek:Economie
Inhoudsopgave
Introduction PART I: HOW ECONOMISTS APPROACH ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES The Root Causes of Environmental Problems Determining the 'Optimum' Amount of Pollution Valuing Ecosystems Putting Monetary Values on the Environment and Living Things Valuing Future Generations Tools to Address Environmental Problems PART II: PUTTING ECONOMIC ANALYSIS TO WORK Climate Change Conservation and Biodiversity Preservation Agriculture Chemical Pollution Fisheries Deforestation Population Growth & Technological Change Demand-Side Interventions Final Thoughts& Additional Resources Comprehensive Reference List
