A reconsideration of the appropriate use of discounting in decision making for the far future. Paul Portney and John Weyant have assembled a group of colleagues to re-examine the purpose, ethical implications and application of discounting in the light of research and policy concerns such as climate change and nuclear waste. The contributors include Kenneth Arrow, Scott Barrett, David Bradford, Partha Dasgupta, Raymond Kopp, W. David Montgomery, Alan Manne, Thomas Schelling and V. Kerry Smith.
A reconsideration of the appropriate use of discounting in decision making for the far future. Paul Portney and John Weyant have assembled a group of ...
Paul R. Portney Robert N. Stavins Molly K. MacAuley
The first edition of this text contributed to the incorporation of economic analysis in the study of environmental policy. Fully revised to account for changes in the institutional, legal and regulatory framework of environmental policy, this edition has updated chapters on federal regulation, air and water pollution policy and hazardous and toxic substances. It includes coverage of the Safe Drinking Water Act and new chapters on market-based environmental policies, global climate change and solid waste.
The first edition of this text contributed to the incorporation of economic analysis in the study of environmental policy. Fully revised to account fo...
A discussion on making environmental policy. Stelzer views the debate as a conflict centering on economic growth, income distribution and government control of individual behaviour. Portney's rationalist analysis places an emphasis on calculating the costs and benefits of particular policies.
A discussion on making environmental policy. Stelzer views the debate as a conflict centering on economic growth, income distribution and government c...
This volume offers an objective view of some of the most critical issues in natural resources. Written in nontechnical language, it uses ideas drawn from economics to look at the issues, examine how government laws and policies have caused some of them arise, and to find ways in which problems can be lessened. Originally published in 1982, this is a valuable resource for students interested in environmental studies and public policy.
This volume offers an objective view of some of the most critical issues in natural resources. Written in nontechnical language, it uses ideas draw...
This volume offers an objective view of some of the most critical issues in natural resources. Written in nontechnical language, it uses ideas drawn from economics to look at the issues, examine how government laws and policies have caused some of them arise, and to find ways in which problems can be lessened. Originally published in 1982, this is a valuable resource for students interested in environmental studies and public policy.
This volume offers an objective view of some of the most critical issues in natural resources. Written in nontechnical language, it uses ideas draw...
Originally published in 1990, this study tracks the issues, progress and problems in environmental issues in the United States from the 1980's. Improvements in air and water quality as well as regulation of hazardous waste and toxic substances has led to new policies such as the Superfund Act and a general increase in awareness about environmental issues on a federal level. Placing an emphasis on economics, these papers analyse the effectiveness of environmental policy and progress made in relation to air pollution, water quality, hazardous wastes, toxic substances and enforcement of...
Originally published in 1990, this study tracks the issues, progress and problems in environmental issues in the United States from the 1980's. Imp...
