Introduction to Environmental Economics

Clearly written, global in approach, and theoretically broad-minded, this text is an ideal introduction to environmental economics. Assuming no prior knowledge of economics, the international author team introduces fundamental economic concepts as they relate to our environment. They then use the fundamental concepts to explore and assess current and potential policy responses to some of the major environmental issues of our time. Examples are drawn from all over the world and include such vital issues as climate change, natural resource use, waste management, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity. The text is also accompanied by the following online resources: For students: Links to news stories and organizations Exercises For lecturers: PowerPoint slides Solutions to exercises Graphs from the book List of Discussion Questions

1 - Introduction: Economics and the Environment
2 - Markets and the Environment
3 - Incentives for Conservation
4 - Valuing the Environment: concepts and methods
5 - Cost-Benefit Analysis and Environmental Policy
6 - Environmental Risk and Behaviour
7 - Economic Growth, the Environment, and Sustainable Development
8 - Conflicts and Cooperation: Strategic Interactions
9 - The Economics of Non-Renewable Natural Resources
10 - The Economics of Renewable Resources: fisheries and forestry
11 - Trade and The Environment
12 - The Economics of Climate Change
13 - The Economics of Water Quality Improvement
14 - The Economics of Household Waste and Recycling
15 - Energy and the Environment
16 - Biodiversity