Environmental Economics: An Elementary Introduction
R. Kerry Turner, David W. Pearce, Ian BatemanBooks.org participates in affiliate programs including Bookshop.org and the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you.
Overview
"Environmental Economics" provides a comprehensive introduction to the dynamic relationship between economics and environmental policy. The authors offer a broad overview of important issues, including the changing role of economics during a time of increasing environmental concern, the impact of markets and governmental policy, environmental protection through economic mechanisms, and a practical look at how environmental economics are played out in commercial and scientific arenas.Synopsis
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. As a result, contemporary environmental issues are increasingly seen from the point of view of their economics effects and their consequences for human well-being now and in the future.
Environmental Economics provides a comprehensive introduction to the dynamic relationship between economics and environmental policy. The authors offer a broad overview of important issues, including the changing role of economics during a time of increasing environmental concern, the impact of markets and government policy, environmental protection through economic mechanisms, and a practical look at how environmental economics are played out in commercial and scientific arenas.
Written to be helpful to students and general readers alike, this major new text explains economic concepts and environmental issues without relying on formal mathematics or complex models. With case studies, extended examples, and key terms highlighted and fully explained in the text, it will be particularly useful to students in environmental science, ecology, agriculture, geography, urban planning, surveying, politics, economics, business, and accounting.
Editorials
Bioscience
An excellent overview of the state-of-the-art in environmental economics... [The authors] have done a superb job of providing the general reader with an authoritative, exceptionally well-written overview of the contributions environmental economics can make to the analysis and improvement of environmental management policy.