Introduction to Environmental Economics

Introduction to Environmental Economics
ISBN-10
0199568731
ISBN-13
9780199568734
Series
Introduction to Environmental Economics
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
300
Language
English
Published
2013-01-31
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Authors
Ben White, Nick Hanley, Jason Shogren

Description

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.

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