A Survey Of Ecological Economics

Author : Rajaram Krishnan,Jonathan Harris,Neva R. Goodwin
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781610911122

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A Survey of Ecological Economics by Rajaram Krishnan,Jonathan Harris,Neva R. Goodwin Pdf

The emergent discipline of ecological economics is based on the idea that the world's economies are a function of the earth's ecosystems -- an idea that radically reverses the world view of neoclassical economics. A Survey of Ecological Economics provides the first overview of this new field, and a comprehensive and systematic survey of its critical literature.The editors of the volume summarize ninety-five seminal articles, selected through an exhaustive survey, that advance the field of ecological economics and represent the best thinking to date in the area. Each two- to three-page summary is far more comprehensive than a typical abstract, and presents both the topics covered in each paper and the most important arguments made about each topic. Sections cover: historical perspective definition, scope, and interdisciplinary issues theoretical frameworks and techniques energy and resource flow analysis accounting and evaluation North-South/international issues ethical/social/institutional issues Each section is preceded by an introductory essay that outlines the current state of knowledge in the field and proposes a research agenda for the future. A Survey of Ecological Economics is the first volume in the Frontier Issues in Economic Thought series produced by the Global Development And Environment Institute at Tufts University.

Author : Robert Costanza,Jon D. Erickson,Joshua Farley,Ida Kubiszewski
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781789900958

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Sustainable Wellbeing Futures by Robert Costanza,Jon D. Erickson,Joshua Farley,Ida Kubiszewski Pdf

Ecological economics can help create the future that most people want – a future that is prosperous, just, equitable and sustainable. This forward-thinking book lays out an alternative approach that places the sustainable wellbeing of humans and the rest of nature as the overarching goal. Each of the book’s chapters, written by a diverse collection of scholars and practitioners, outlines a research and action agenda for how this future can look and possible actions for its realisation.

Author : Maureen L. Cropper,Wallace E. Oates
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Environmental economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105005439901

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Environmental Economics by Maureen L. Cropper,Wallace E. Oates Pdf

Author : Günther G. Schulze,Heinrich W. Ursprung
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0199261113

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International Environmental Economics by Günther G. Schulze,Heinrich W. Ursprung Pdf

This volume provides an up-to-the-minute review of the open economy approach to analyzing environmental problems and policies, which has produced a wealth of research over the past decade. It contains non-technical, issue-oriented, and comprehensive surveys written by specialists in international and environmental economics. The volume will appeal to scholars and students of economics and political science.

Author : Jonathan Harris,Timothy Wise,Kevin Gallagher,Neva R. Goodwin
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781597267830

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A Survey of Sustainable Development by Jonathan Harris,Timothy Wise,Kevin Gallagher,Neva R. Goodwin Pdf

Perpetual economic growth is physically impossible on a planet with finite resources. Many concerned with humanity's future have focused on the concept of "sustainable development" as an alternative, as they seek means of achieving current economic and social goals without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own goals. Sustainable development brings together elements of economics, public policy, sociology, ecology, resource management, and other related areas, and while the term has become quite popular, it is rarely defined, and even less often is it understood. A Survey of Sustainable Development addresses that problem by bringing together in a single volume the most important works on sustainable human and economic development. It offers a broad overview of the subject, and gives the reader a quick and thorough guide to this highly diffuse topic. The volume offers ten sections on topics including: economic and social dimensions of sustainable development the North/South balance population and the demographic transition agriculture and renewable resources energy and materials use globalization and corporate responsibility local and national strategies Each section is introduced with an essay by one of the volume editors that provides an overview of the subject and a summary of the mainstream literature, followed by two- to three-page abstracts of the most important articles or book chapters on the topic. A Survey of Sustainable Development is the sixth and final volume in the Frontier Issues of Economic Thought series produced by the Global Development And Environment Institute at Tufts University. Each book brings together the most important articles and book chapters in a "frontier" area of economics where important new work is being done but has not yet been incorporated into the mainstream of economic study. The book is an essential reference for students and scholars concerned with economics, environmental studies, public policy and administration, international development, and a broad range of related fields.

Author : Thomas H. Tietenberg,Henk Folmer
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1845420683

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The International Yearbook of Environmental and Resource Economics 2004/2005 by Thomas H. Tietenberg,Henk Folmer Pdf

The 2004 5 edition of this annual publication provides again a first-rate compilation of various major topics in environmental and resource economics written by the leading specialists in the field. . . The contributions are an exciting and inspiring resource for the development of further research, and this book should be recommended to students and researchers in environmental and resource economics as well as social science. Katrin Daedlow, Environmental Politics As every year, Tom Tietenberg and Henk Folmer have edited The International Yearbook of Environmental and Resource Economics. . . This book, and indeed the whole collection, are tremendously useful as basic tools for professionals in research, teaching and policy making. Michel Griffon, Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture This major annual publication provides a state-of-the-art survey of contemporary research on environmental and resource economics by some of the leading experts in the field. The critical issues addressed in this year s volume include: contingent valuation environmental policy, technological change and economic growth land use decisions and policy sustainability indicators value transfer and environmental policy joint implementation in climate change policy environmentally harmful subsidies.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Economic development
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114219228

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The International Yearbook of Environmental and Resource Economics by Anonim Pdf

Author : Henk Folmer,Thomas H. Tietenberg
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1845425596

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The International Yearbook of Environmental and Resource Economics 2005/2006 by Henk Folmer,Thomas H. Tietenberg Pdf

The International Yearbook of Environmental and Resource Economics presents articles which are surveys of current issues in this research area where literature is abundant. As every year, we recommend the present yearbook to keep up with the developments of this literature. Michel Griffon, Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture The Yearbook provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge issues in environmental and resource economics. The expert contributors address some of today s most pressing environmental topics including: issues in water pricing reforms spatial environmental policy environmental equity and the siting of hazardous waste facilities strategies to conserve biodiversity corporate sustainability the double-dividend hypothesis of environmental taxes valuing environmental changes in the presence of risk. The Yearbook will provide economists, scholars and practitioners working in environmental and resource economics with a comprehensive overview of the cutting-edge issues in the field.

Author : Anna Alberini,Joseph Cooper
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251045275

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Applications of the Contingent Valuation Method in Developing Countries by Anna Alberini,Joseph Cooper Pdf

Agriculture, in addition to producing food, hides and fibre, also provides many other goods and services not priced in the market. These include environmental outputs such as rural amenities and disamenities, but also social and cultural functions. The economic value of these non-market goods and services of agriculture can be assessed by estimating how much purchasing power people would be willing to give up to acquire those outputs if they were forced to make a choice. The contingent valuation method (CVM) is one of the most widely used methodologies developed for the measurement of the value of non-market goods.

Author : Henk Folmer,Thomas H. Tietenberg
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781847200235

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The International Yearbook of Environmental and Resource Economics 2006/2007 by Henk Folmer,Thomas H. Tietenberg Pdf

This major annual publication presents a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge issues in environmental and resource economics. The expert contributors address some of today s most pressing environmental concerns including: pollution control policies Graphical Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis disclosure strategies for pollution control environmental policy under imperfect competition transport and the environment optimal forest harvesting. The Yearbook is an essential resource for economists, scholars and practitioners working in environmental and resource economics.

Author : Anna Alberini,James R. Kahn
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123298049

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Handbook on Contingent Valuation by Anna Alberini,James R. Kahn Pdf

The Handbook on Contingent Valuation is unique in that it focuses on contingent valuation as a method for evaluating environmental change. It examines econometric issues, conceptual underpinnings, implementation issues as well as alternatives to contingent valuation. Anna Alberini and James Kahn have compiled a comprehensive and original reference volume containing invaluable case studies that demonstrate the implementation of contingent valuation in a wide variety of applications. Chapters include those on the history of contingent valuation, a practical guide to its implementation, the use of experimental approaches, an ecological economics perspective on contingent valuation and approaches for developing nations. The Handbook also contains: P discussions of underlying theory both contingent valuation and conjoint analysis comparisons of real and hypothetical data using experimental approaches an examination of survey structure issues developing country focus critical essays concerning the ethical basis of contingent valuation. This new reference book will be warmly welcomed by academics in environmental economics, environmental professionals in government, consulting firms and NGOs. Graduate and undergraduate students in economics, environmental studies and environmental policy will also find this an ever valuable resource.

Author : Tom Tietenberg,Henk Folmer
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2000-05-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781782543428

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The International Yearbook of Environmental and Resource Economics 2000/2001 by Tom Tietenberg,Henk Folmer Pdf

There has been an explosion in the literature and research on environmental and resource economics in recent years. This major annual publication provides a cutting-edge survey of current research by the leading experts in the field.

Author : Robert Costanza,Lisa Wainger
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0231075634

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Ecological Economics by Robert Costanza,Lisa Wainger Pdf

Few aspects of American military history have been as vigorously debated as Harry Truman's decision to use atomic bombs against Japan. In this carefully crafted volume, Michael Kort describes the wartime circumstances and thinking that form the context for the decision to use these weapons, surveys the major debates related to that decision, and provides a comprehensive collection of key primary source documents that illuminate the behavior of the United States and Japan during the closing days of World War II. Kort opens with a summary of the debate over Hiroshima as it has evolved since 1945. He then provides a historical overview of thye events in question, beginning with the decision and program to build the atomic bomb. Detailing the sequence of events leading to Japan's surrender, he revisits the decisive battles of the Pacific War and the motivations of American and Japanese leaders. Finally, Kort examines ten key issues in the discussion of Hiroshima and guides readers to relevant primary source documents, scholarly books, and articles.

Author : Daniel McFadden,Kenneth Train
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781786434692

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Contingent Valuation of Environmental Goods by Daniel McFadden,Kenneth Train Pdf

Contingent valuation is a survey-based procedure that attempts to estimate how much households are willing to pay for specific programs that improve the environment or prevent environmental degradation. For decades, the method has been the center of debate regarding its reliability: does it really measure the value that people place on environmental changes? Bringing together leading voices in the field, this timely book tells a unified story about the interrelated features of contingent valuation and how those features affect its reliability. Through empirical analysis and review of past studies, the authors identify important deficiencies in the procedure, raising questions about the technique’s continued use.

Author : Jeroen C. J. M. van den Bergh,Marco Janssen
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0262220717

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Economics of Industrial Ecology by Jeroen C. J. M. van den Bergh,Marco Janssen Pdf

Studies that integrate scientific, technological, and economic dimensions of industrial ecology and material flows. The use of economic modeling techniques in industrial ecology research provides distinct advantages over the customary approach, which focuses on the physical description of material flows. The thirteen chapters of Economics of Industrial Ecology integrate the natural science and technological dimensions of industrial ecology with a rigorous economic approach and by doing so contribute to the advancement of this emerging field. Using a variety of modeling techniques (including econometric, partial and general equilibrium, and input-output models) and applying them to a wide range of materials, economic sectors, and countries, these studies analyze the driving forces behind material flows and structural changes in order to offer guidance for economically and socially feasible policy solutions. After a survey of concepts and relevant research that provides a useful background for the chapters that follow, the book presents historical analyses of structural change from statistical and decomposition approaches; a range of models that predict structural change on the national and regional scale under different policy scenarios; two models that can be used to analyze waste management and recycling operations; and, adopting the perspective of local scale, an analysis of the dynamics of eco-industrial parks in Denmark and the Netherlands. The book concludes with a discussion of the policy implications of an economic approach to industrial ecology.