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Environmental and Natural Resources Economics

Name: Environmental and Natural Resources Economics
Author: Steven C. Hackett
ISBN: 9780765601087

by Steven C. Hackett

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Integrating aspects of philosophy, political science, and some environmental science with economics, this book provides a multidisciplinary and even approach to environmental economics and natural resources policy. Although it does not require a background in basic economic theory the book is rigorous both in analytical approach and content, utilizing both mainstream and alternative economic arguments. Included are a unique chapter on value systems and the role of ethics as well as substantial material on local sustainable development.

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A textbook for students from a wide range of backgrounds who might have had no previous exposure to economic theory. Hackett (economics, Humboldt State U., Arcata, California) suggests parts that can be used in a traditional one-semester course on environmental and resource economics, and others useful for a non-traditional course on the economics of a sustainable society. He mentions no date for the first edition, but the second includes Web sites at the end of each chapter and some exercises that require information from the Internet; it also incorporates recent events such as policy changes and the Kyoto Protocol. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Introduces concepts, theories, and policies in environmental and natural resources economics and explores the emerging area of sustainability studies. Offers mainstream coverage as well as coverage of limitations of standard economic analysis, and integrates nontraditional material on value systems, voluntary overcompliance, and sustainability issues at the international, national, and local levels. Material is accessible to undergraduate students from various backgrounds, yet rigorous enough for undergraduates majoring in economics. Includes case studies. A Web site offers interactive simulation learning modules using Excel. Especially useful for economics courses taught in multidisciplinary programs such as environmental studies or natural resources planning and interpretation. Paper edition (unseen), $27.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.