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Urban and environmental economics: an introduction

By Graham , Squires

Book information

Publisher
Taylor and Francis;Routledge
Year
2013
ISBN
9780415619905, 9780415619912, 9780203825990, 0203825993, 0415619904, 0415619912
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
3 MB (3485473 bytes)
Pages
viii, 214 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm\0
Time added
2020-07-26 19:24:52
Urban economics;Environmental economics

Description

What is urban and environmental economics? -- Perspectives in urban and environmental economics -- The built and natural environment according to economists -- The basic economic problem in shared spaces -- Limits to growth: balancing space and resources -- Market forces: demand and supply -- Failure of the market and externalities -- Cost-benefit analysis and discounting -- Macro-economic considerations -- Macro-economic objectives and policy tools -- Shared urban space: themes and application -- Environmental resources and use in urban space -- Policy and contemporary challenges.;The importance of the built environment to environmental protection is well established, with strict environmental regulations now a feature of all construction. This title provides the background information from these disciplines to understand crucial tools and economic techniques.

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