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Protecting Endangered Species in the United States: Biological Needs, Political Realities, Economic Choices

By Jason F. Shogren , John Tschirhart

Book information

Year
2001
ISBN
0521662109, 9780521662109
Open Library ID
OL15976587M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
16 MB (16743114 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
438\437
Topic
Economy
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Protecting Endangered Species in the United States is a collection of original papers by economists, biologists and political scientists with a common theme--protecting species at risk while safeguarding social order is a policy challenge that entangles biology, politics, and economics. The volume begins by assessing the biological needs that define the endangered species problem. The authors then explore the political realities that delimit the debate--who pays the costs and receives the benefits, and how interest groups affect species protection. The book addresses the economic choices that must be confronted for effective protection strategies including incentive schemes to promote preservation on public and private land.

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