Ecological Economics: An Introduction

ISBN-13: 9780521816458 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 594 str.

Michael Common; Sigrid Stagl

Opis

Assuming no prior knowledge of economics, this textbook is intended for interdisciplinary environmental science and management courses. The authors, who have written extensively on the economics of sustainability, combine insights from mainstream economics as well as ecological sciences. Part I explores the interdependence of the modern economy and its environment, while Part II focuses mainly on the economy and on economics. Part III reviews how national governments set policy targets and the instruments used to pursue those targets. Part IV examines international trade and institutions, and two major global threats to sustainability - climate change and biodiversity loss.

Recenzje

'The writing is clear and the voice is distinctive … this is a well-written book …' The Times Higher Education Supplement

Spis treści

1. What is ecological economics?; Part I. Interdependent Systems: 2. The environment; 3. The economy in the environment; 4. How we got here; Part II. Economic Activity: 5. Economic accounting; 6. Economic growth and human well-being; 7. Economic growth and the environment; 8. Exchange and markets; 9. Limits to markets; Part III. Governance: 10. Determining policy objectives; 11. Policy instruments; Part IV. The International Dimension: 12. A world of nation states; 13. Climate change; 14. Biodiversity loss.