The Economics of the Environment and Natural Resources
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Book 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. The book also includes an extensive glossary of key terms used in the chapters.The book's broad treatment of the field includes discussions of general theoretical approaches, particular natural resources, the theory and practice of environmental valuation, and larger-scale environmental issues. This book challenges the reader through its rigorous coverage of these topics, while also provoking further exploration.
The Economics of the Environment and Natural Resourcescovers 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. The book also includes an extensive glossary of key terms used in the chapters.The book's broad treatment of the field includes discussions of general theoretical approaches, particular natural resources, the theory and practice of environmental valuation, and larger-scale environmental issues. This book challenges the reader through its rigorous coverage of these topics, while also provoking further exploration.
From the Author
Steven Renzetti is a Professor of Economics at Brock University, Canada.
Robert J. Hill is an Associate Professor in the School of Economics at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.
Harry Nelson is a Senior Research Associate at the Forest Economics and Policy Analysis Unit of the University of British Columbia.
Diane Dupont is a Professor in the Economics Department, Brock University, Canada.
Wiktor Adamowicz is a Canada Research Chair (Environmental Economics) and Professor in the Department of Rural Economy, University of Alberta, Canada.
R. Quentin Grafton is a Senior Fellow at the Centre of Resource and Environmental Studies at the Australian National University and formerly the Director of the Institute of the Environment at the University of Ottawa.
The Economics of the Environment and Natural Resources
The Economics of the Environment and Natural Resources,R. Quentin Grafton,Wiktor L. Adamowicz,Diane Dupont,Harry Nelson,Robert J. Hill,Steven Renzetti,Blackwell Publishers,0631215646,Business & Economics,Business / Economics / Finance,Business/Economics,Development - Economic Development,Economics - General,Environmental Economics,Environmental policy,Natural resources,Reference - General
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