Examining the serious nature of global warming, this work explores the responsibilities the late-20th century generation might have to its successors, and how this should influence our economic approach. It challenges literature on greenhouse economics, which has tended to shy away from these issues. The book should be of interest to advanced undergraduates and post graduates in environmental economics and ecological economics.
Examining the serious nature of global warming, this work explores the responsibilities the late-20th century generation might have to its successors,...
Methods for raising awareness of how human s value the environment range from monetary valuation through to greater public participation in decisions. In this book a group of international experts explore innovative alternatives which are critically evaluated and compared. Lessons are drawn from both the successes and failures of different approaches. Case studies address a wide variety of cutting edge environmental problems from agro-forestry and wetlands to climate change, biodiversity and genetically modified organisms.
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Methods for raising awareness of how human s value the environment range from monetary valuation through to greater public participation in decisio...
This important book examines one of the most crucial issues in the modern world: climate change. Providing a refreshing interdisciplinary perspective, which pulls together strands of natural science, economics, and ethics, "Greenhouse Economics" poses some serious questions and offers intelligent answers. Themes covered include: · How do we deal with uncertainty and ignorance? · What role do science and economics play in policy formation? · To what extent should individuals take responsibility for the society in which they and their descendants live? By...
This important book examines one of the most crucial issues in the modern world: climate change. Providing a refreshing interdisciplinary perspective,...
Environmental cost-benefit analysis was developed by economists in the belief that monetary valuation of the environmental repercussions of economic activity is essential if the "environment " stands any chance of being included in government and business decisions.
This volume examines the limitations of this monetary approach, and considers the alternatives. Three broad angles from which to view environmental values are presented: applying social psychology concepts which challenge standard approaches; introducing multidimensional and non-monetary techniques; and examining...
Environmental cost-benefit analysis was developed by economists in the belief that monetary valuation of the environmental repercussions of economi...
Since becoming formally established with an international academic society in the late 1980s, ecological economics has advanced understanding of the interactions between social and biophysical reality. It initially combined questioning of the basis of mainstream economics with a concern for environmental degradation and limits to growth, but has now advanced well beyond critique into theoretical, analytical and policy alternatives. Social ecological economics and transformation to an alternative future now form core ideas in an interdisciplinary approach combining insights from a range of...
Since becoming formally established with an international academic society in the late 1980s, ecological economics has advanced understanding of th...
