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Introduction to Environmental Economics

by: Hanley, Nick; Shogren, Jason; White, Ben

ISBN: 9780199568734 | 0199568731

Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Pub. Date: 4/5/2013

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Summary Table of Contents Author Biography

An understanding of economics is vital to any understanding of why environmental problems occur and what best to do about them. This book provides an introduction to the subject of environmental economics without assuming any in-depth prior knowledge of economics. Part one explains the fundamental economic concepts. Part two uses these concepts in understanding and developing 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, water p... MOREollution, and loss of biodiversity. An Introduction to Environmental Economics examines both a wide range of environmental case studies and also assesses a variety of economic theories and their approach to environmental issues. Clearly written, global in approach, and theoretically broad-minded, this text is an ideal introduction both to the study of environmental economics and to the question of how economics can provide tools for improving our environment. Online Resource Centre For students: Links to news stories and organizations Exercises For lecturers: PowerPoint slides Solutions to exercises in the text Graphs from the book

The book provides an ideal introduction to the subject of environmental economics. Part one explains the fundamental economic concepts, using examples from all over the world. Part two uses these concepts in understanding and developing policy responses to some of the major environmental issues of our time.

Accessible to students with little or no background in the subject, Introduction to Environmental Economics, Second Edition, features an exceptionally clear writing style, a global approach, and wide-ranging theoretical coverage.

The first part of the book carefully explains core economic concepts, while the second part shows how these concepts are used to develop policy responses to several of today's most vital environmental issues including climate change, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity.

Ideal for upper-level undergraduate courses in environmental economics, the text incorporates a variety of case studies drawn from around the world and assesses different economic theories in the context of environmental issues.

New to this Edition

* Four new chapters on the economics of natural resource use, incentives for the environment, the economics of water quality, and the economics of waste

* Substantially revised chapters on the economics of climate change and on biodiversity

* New pedagogical features including questions and definitions

* A Companion Website offering exercises and links for students and PowerPoint-based lecture slides, solutions to text exercises, and graphs from the book for instructors

PART ONE
1. Introduction
2. Markets and the Environment
3. Valuing the Environment: Concepts
4. Valuing the Environment: Methods
5. Behavior and Environmental Risk
6. Economic Growth, the Environment, and Sustainable Development
7. Strategic Interaction and the Environment
8. Trade and the Environment

PART TWO
9. The Economics of Climate Change
10. Forests
11. The Economics of Water Pollution
12. Biodiversity
13. Energy and Resources

Nick Hanley is Professor of Environmental Economics at the University of Stirling.

Jason Shogren is Stroock Distinguished Professor of Natural Resource Conservation and Management at the University of Wyoming.

Ben White is a Professor in the School of Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Western Australia.

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