(eBook PDF) Economics and the Environment, 8th Edition – Digital Ebook – Instant Delivery Download

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ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 111936986X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1119369868
Author: Eban S. Goodstein (Author), Stephen Polasky (Author)

Climate change has morphed from an environmental problem into a challenge to civilization itself. As CO2 levels have continued to rise, the 8th Edition of this book is now more relevant than ever. Retaining the approach of the original edition, the newest iteration features global warming as the framing example for a comprehensive look at environmental economics. Pedagogical clarity is ensured by the book’s central focus on four highly-focused questions: How much pollution is too much? Is the government up to the job? How can we do better? How can we resolve global issues? The text also continues with a strong focus on natural resources economics and ecosystem services. Updates to the book are included to address the very latest concerns, standards, and legislation related to environmental issues, providing students with a comprehensive look at this important topic while maintaining an accessible approach that makes the material engaging and highly relevant.

Table contents:

Chapter 1 Four Economic Questions About Climate Change 2

PART I: HOW MUCH POLLUTION IS TOO MUCH? 19

Chapter 2 Ethics and Economics 20

Chapter 3 Pollution and Resource Degradation as Externalities 28

Chapter 4 The Efficiency Standard 42

Chapter 5 Measuring the Benefits of Environmental Protection 66

Chapter 6 Measuring the Costs of Environmental Protection 90

Chapter 7 The Safety Standard 109

Chapter 8 The Sustainability Standard 124

Chapter 9 Measuring Sustainability 145

Chapter 10 Natural Resources and Ecosystem Services 175

Chapter 11 Is More Really Better? Consumption, Welfare, and Behavior 205

PART II: IS GOVERNMENT UP TO THE JOB? 221

Chapter 12 The Political Economy of Environmental Regulation 223

Chapter 13 An Overview of Environmental Legislation 239

Chapter 14 The Regulatory Record: Achievements and Obstacles 258

PART III: HOW CAN WE DO BETTER? 273

Chapter 15 Incentive-Based Regulation: Theory 274

Chapter 16 Incentive-Based Regulation: Practice 302

Chapter 17 Promoting Clean Technology: Theory 325

Chapter 18 Energy Policy and the Future 350

PART IV: HOW CAN WE SOLVE GLOBAL CHALLENGES? 373

Chapter 19 Poverty, Population, and the Environment 374

Chapter 20 Environmental Policy in Low-Income Countries 394

Chapter 21 The Economics of Global Agreements 421

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(eBook PDF) Economics and the Environment, 8th Edition

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