Theories And Approaches Of Environmental Economics

Download or read book Environmental Economics written by Hans Wiesmeth and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-10-20 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides an analysis and investigation of the most essential areas of environmental theory and policy, including international environmental problems. The approach is based on standard theoretical tools, in particular equilibrium analysis, and aims to demonstrate how economic principles can help to understand environmental issues and guide policymakers. Current topics including climate change, overfishing and integrated approaches to environmental policies are carefully analyzed in this framework, and a multitude of practical examples from various parts of the world is presented.