Ecological Economics and Policy

ISBN-13: 9780415573481 / Angielski / Twarda / 2023 / 352 str.

Prof Peter Daniels

Opis

This new text extends the traditional reach of ecological economics into the fields of management and economic policy. Its theoretical basis is brought to bear on actual real world problems and a wider range of policy instruments are introduced as a way of emphasizing that the critical environmental problems we face are not best tackled through a one-size-fits-all approach. Features of the text include: The use of non-technical explanations A concrete definition of sustainability and how it will be best achieved A host of real world examples in the way of case studies, examples and diagrams A distinct focus on biophysical versus monetary economics The result is a brand new kind of ecological economics textbook; one that should prove invaluable to all students of the environment, whether they come from an economics, geography, management or politics background.

Spis treści

1. Introduction: Economic Concepts of Water 2. Water Planning and Water Conflicts 3. The Physical Nature of Water: Confounding Water Planning 4. The Water Supply Industry 5. Water Institutions 6. The Demand for Water: Demand Theory, Elasticity and Projections 7. Dynamic Optimization, Risk and Uncertainty 8. Water Pricing and Allocation 9. Evaluating Water Projects 10. Financial Analysis of Water Systems 11. Water Marketing 12. Water Quality and Regulations 13. Future Issues and Directions

O autorze

Peter Daniels is Senior Lecturer in the Griffith School of Environment, Griffith University, Australia.