ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS Applications, Policy, and Theory

• Main Authors: Thomas, Janet M. (Author), Callan, Scott (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Australia United Kingdom Thomson South-Western 2007
• Edition: STUDENT INTERNATIONAL EDITION
• Subjects: Environmental Economics
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• Physical Description: xvii, 464 pages illustrations 26 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780324536683; 0324536682

By retaining a strong focus on policy and real-world issues, ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT: THEORY, POLICY AND APPLICATIONS, provides an applied, practical approach to environmental economic theory accessible to students with either minimal or more advanced economic exposure. The text has a modular structure, which not only organizes the presentation, but also provides a format that allows instructors flexibility and preference in designing material for the course. The presentation does not compromise economic theoretical concepts, but it does complement economic theory with timely, real-world applications. This text is intended to give undergraduate and MBA students a clear perspective of the relationship between market activity and the environment. The text integrates the business perspective in the development of environmental decision-making - a vantage point often overlooked in more conventional treatments. The general approach uses economic analytical tools such as market models, benefit-cost analysis, and risk analysis to assess environmental problems and to evaluate policy solutions.