Urban and Environmental Economics : An Introduction

ISBN-13: 9780415619905 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 224 str.

Graham Squires

Opis

This introductory textbook provides the background information of urban planning and development in order to understand the crucial tools and economic techniques. A broad range of theories of built environments and economics are explained, helping the reader develop a real understanding of the topics that influence this subject.

Spis treści

1. What is Urban and Environmental Economics?  2. Perspectives in Urban and Environmental Economics  3. The Built and Natural Environment According to Economists  4. The Basic Economic Problem in Shared Spaces  5. Limits to Growth: Balancing Space and Resources  6. Market Forces: Demand and Supply  7. Failure of the Market and Externalities  8. Cost-Benefit Analysis and Discounting  9. Macro-Economic Considerations  10. Macro-economic Objectives and Policy Tools  11. Shared Urban Space: Themes and Application  12. Environmental Resources and Use in Urban Space  13. Policy and Contemporary Challenges

O autorze

Graham Squires is a Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol. His research interests include economics (urban and environmental), development, real estate, spatial planning, housing, neighbourhoods and regeneration. He has written academic books and journal articles, in addition to working on various consultancy projects in policy and practice. His previous book, Introduction to Building Procurement, was published by Routledge in 2011.