Stephen Smith looks at how economic activity affects the environment in which we live, and how environmental policies can most effectively be used.
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This book is an introduction to environmental econom-ics, one way of approaching the steps that need to be taken.
The subject of environmental economics has become an important focus of debate around the world, with experts as well as ordinary citizens concluding that the environment and the economy can no longer be viewed as separate entities.
This book provides a thorough and coherent review and discussion of environmental economics theory with an appreciation of empirical problems.
In this Advanced Introduction, Matthias Ruth draws on a diverse set of theories, methods and applications to critically assess key concepts in ecological economics.
Taking as its starting point the interdependence of the economy and the natural environment, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the emerging field of ecological economics.
The importance of the built environment to environmental protection is well established, with strict environmental regulations now a feature of all construction.
' New to the second edition is an expanded set of readings on global climate change and sustainability, plus cutting-edge policy applications on topics like the environment and public health and the growing problem of antibiotic and ...
The 2nd edition of An Introduction to Climate Change Economics and Policy explains the key scientific, economic and policy issues related to climate change in a completely up-to-date introduction for anyone interested, and students at all ...