The Economics of the Environment and Natural Resources

Description

The Economics of the Environment and Natural Resources covers the essential topics students need to understand environmental and resource problems and their possible solutions. Its unique lecture format provides an in-depth exploration of discrete topics, ideal for upper-level undergraduate, graduate or doctoral study. Each chapter depicts the key theoretical insights, major issues, and real-life problems that motivate the subject. In addition, the chapters feature practical applications and case studies, a list of annotated further reading, and extensive references.Offers broad treatment of issues in Environmental and Resource Economics.Provides in-depth exploration of a wide range of topics with its unique lecture format.Depicts key theoretical insights, major issues, and real-life problems for each subject.Features case studies, annotated further reading, extensive references, and a detailed glossary. Content: Chapter One Models, Systems, and Dynamics (pages 7–35): Chapter Two Property Rights (pages 36–60): Chapter Three Economics of Pollution Control (pages 61–92): Chapter Four Bioeconomics of Fisheries (pages 95–128): Chapter Five Forestry Economics (pages 129–160): Chapter Six Water Economics (pages 161–192): Chapter Seven Economics of Non?Renewable Resources (pages 193–218): Chapter Eight Environmental Valuation: Introduction and Theory (pages 221–248): Chapter Nine Environmental Valuation: Stated Preference Methods (pages 249–276): Chapter Ten Environmental Values Expressed Through Market Behavior (pages 277–312): Chapter Eleven Growth and the Environment (pages 315–343): Chapter Twelve Environmental Accounting (pages 344–367): Chapter Thirteen Trade and Environment (pages 368–400): Chapter Fourteen The Global Commons (pages 401–427): Chapter Fifteen Biodiversity (pages 428–455): Chapter Sixteen Sustaining the Environment (pages 456–469):