Environmental and Natural Resources Economics

Extensively revised and updated, this popular text presents an accessible yet rigorous treatment of environmental and natural resources economics, including new advances in climate change and the economics of sustainability. The fourth edition now includes new figures and tables, definitions to assist the reader, and updated policy information. This innovative textbook integrates economics with science and public policy in a balanced and accessible way that will be appreciated by students from disciplines ranging from economics and natural resources management to environmental studies and energy policy.

Autorentext

Steven C. Hackett is a Professor in the Department of Economics, Humboldt State University, USA

Inhalt

Part I: Theory and Fundamentals 1. Introduction 2. Values 3. Markets 4. Externalities 5. Natural Resources Economics Part I: Theory and Concepts Part II: Policy 6. Natural Resources Economics Part II: Marine Capture Fisheries 7. An Introduction to Benefit/Cost Analysis 8. Political Economy 9. Compliance and Deterrence 10. Incentive Regulation 11. Global Climate Change: Science, Economics and Policy Part III: Topics on the Economics of Sustainability 12. Introduction to the Concept of Sustainability 13. Recognizing Interdependencies and Thinking Long Term 14. Sustainable Economic Development 15. Issues in Sustainable Production and Consumption 16. Issues in the Economics of Sustainable Local Communities