Introduction to environmental economics [printed text] / Nick Hanley, Author ; Jason F. Shogren, Author ; Ben White, Author . - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2001 . - xiv, 350 p. : ill (b & w) ; 25 cm.
ISBN : 978-0-19-877595-9
Explains the economic concepts, such as markets, environmental valuation, risk, and trade, using environmental examples from all over the world. This textbook uses these concepts in understanding and developing policy responses to the environmental issues, such as climate change, water pollution, and the loss of biodiversity.

Class number:	333.7
Abstract:	Assuming no prior knowledge of economics, this book is divided into two parts, where Part One explains the relevant economic concepts, such as markets, environmental valuation, risk, and trade. Part Two then uses these concepts in understanding and developing policy responses to some of the major environmental issues
Contents note:	List of Boxes; List of Figures; List of Tables Part One Economic Tools 1. Economics for the environment; 2. Markets for the environment; 3. Valuing the environment and natural resources; 4. Cost-benefit analysis and the environment; 5. Environmental risk; 6. Economic growth and sustainable development; 7. Strategic interaction; 8. Trade and the environment Part Two Applying the Tools 9. Transport and the environment; 10. Rainforests; 11. Controlling water pollution; 12. Economics of climate change; 13. Biodiversity; 14. Resources and energy; 15. Epilogue; Index.