Environmental Economics in Theory and Practice provides a thorough and coherent review and discussion of environmental economics. It is a guide to the most important areas of natural resource and environmental economics, including the economics of non-renewable and renewable resource extraction, the economics of pollution control, the application of cost-benefit analysis to the environment, and the economics of sustainable development. The book concentrates on key elements of economic theory, and shows how they can be applied to real-world problems.

Environmental Economics: In Theory and Practice

Business & Money

WHITE, BEN

Hanley, Nick

Shogren, Jason F.

Economics

Oxford University Press

Environmental Economics in Theory and Practice provides a thorough and coherent review and discussion of environmental economics. It is a guide to the most important areas of natural resource and environmental economics, including the economics of non-renewable and renewable resource extraction, the economics of pollution control, the application of cost-benefit analysis to the environment, and the economics of sustainable development. The book concentrates on key elements of economic theory, and shows how they can be applied to real-world problems. Particular emphasis is placed on analyzing recent empirical studies from all over the world along with in-depth coverage of various economic models. Each chapter develops the main theoretical results and recent analytic techniques necessary for understanding applications. Throughout the book, results are presented in words, graphs, and mathematical models; brief technical notes inform readers about optimal control theory, the Kuhn-Tucker conditions, game theory, and linear programming. Moving through the laws of thermodynamics to an analysis of market failure, the book turns to the economics of natural resources and pollution control. It concludes with an examination of environmental cost-benefit analysis and sustainable development. A comprehensive text, it is particularly suitable for use in advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in environmental and resource economics. Because of up-to-date coverage, it will also be of interest to professionals working in resource and 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

Introduction to Environmental Economics

Shogren, Jason

Understanding why environmental problems occur and what best to do about them is much facilitated by an understanding of economics. This book provides an introduction to the subject of environmental economics which does not assume an in-depth prior understanding of economics. Part one explains the fundamental economic concepts, using environmental examples, including markets, environmental evaluation, risk, and trade. Part two then sets these concepts to work in understanding and developing policy responses to some of the major environmental issues of our time. Examples are drawn from all over the world and include such vital global issues as climate change, water pollution, and the loss of biodiversity. Introduction to Environmental Economics examines both a wide range of environmental case studies and also assesses a variety of economic theories and their approach to environmental issues. Clearly written, global in approach, and theoretically broad-minded, this new text is an ideal introduction both to the study of environmental economics and to the question of how economics can provide tools for improving our global environment.

Accessible to students with little or no background in the subject, Introduction to Environmental Economics, Second Edition, features an exceptionally clear writing style, a global approach, and wide-ranging theoretical coverage. The first part of the book carefully explains core economic concepts, while the second part shows how these concepts are used to develop policy responses to several of today's most vital environmental issues including climate change, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity. Ideal for upper-level undergraduate courses in environmental economics, the text incorporates a variety of case studies drawn from around the world and assesses different economic theories in the context of environmental issues.

With sincerity and humor, a popular San Francisco singles columnist offers motivational insight and practical advice about how and where to find that attractive, smart, and successful someone, and what to do when you do. Original.

100 Best Ways to Meet People, The

Self-Help

Relationships

Dell

Why do countless relationships begin so beautifully and unravel so easily? Are relationships that last a thing of the past?Between working your brains out, taking the car in, picking the kids up, gulping dinner, watching Seinfeld, surfing the Net, catching the ten o'clock news, and preparing for tomorrow, is there time enough for love?Ben White certainly believes there is. In The 100 Best Ways to Stay Together, he will give you funny, honest, simple advice--in short, easy to digest tips that will help you maintain the love you have:From the practical: "#12: Share housework and swap chores.(In a poll that asked women whether they'd rather watch a man dance naked or wash dishes, 61% chose dishes!)"To the tongue-in-cheek:"#13: Dance naked while you wash dishes"To the very serious:"#80: Don't cheat. Period." The cumulative effect of these wise, whimsical, and loving suggestions is a transformation in outlook that will change your attitude towards long-term love."

The 100 Best Ways to Stay Together

The Legends of Nascar portrays some of the greatest drivers, tuners, and team owners of the past four decades in more than 200 lavish black and white and color photographs, from the days when the series was known as the Grand National races to the foundation and evolution of Nascar. Captured by the perceptive eye of photographer Don Hunter, the men who rose to the top of their chosen profession of racing are shown in telling moments. These stunning photographs illustrate the character and personality of the colorful cast that defined the sport. Step into the car with Junior Johnson, on the podium with Donnie Allison, and into the heat of Talladega with King Richard Petty. Forty of these top-caliber folks are portrayed in several page spreads, with Ben White's insightful profiles taking an intimate look at the life of the man behind the race face. A selection of other Nascar legends appear in more great moments, a collection of photographs bringing brief glimpses of other important faces in stock car racing. This incredible collection of photographs and essays is a one-of-a-kind book that offers a unique perspective on the rough-and-tumble men who define the most popular motorsport in America, Nascar racing.

NASCAR Legends

Engineering & Transportation

Hunter, Don

Automotive

Crestline Pub Co

The hottest racers to hit the tarmac take pole position in this colorful spotlight on NASCAR stock car racing.

The drivers of NASCAR

Sports & Outdoors

Miscellaneous

MBI Pub. Co

Israeli Apartheid: A Beginner's Guide

Indispensable for the Palestinian solidarity movement, Israeli Apartheid distills the work of academics and experts into a highly readable introduction. This is the book to read if you want to understand the root of the conflict and how apartheid applies to the situation in Palestine. Ben White begins by succinctly explaining the origins of Zionist theory and colonisation and details the treatment of Palestinians during the creation of Israel in 1948 then proceeds to examine current examples of Israeli apartheid. Packed with absorbing content, the book is rooted in the author's extensive on-the-ground experience in the region. It also includes short testimonies by Palestinians who describe how Israeli apartheid affects their daily lives.

History

Middle East

Pluto Press

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Environmental Economics: In Theory and Practice

Environmental Economics: In Theory and Practice

Introduction to Environmental Economics

Introduction to Environmental Economics

Introduction to Environmental Economics

100 Best Ways to Meet People, The

The 100 Best Ways to Stay Together

NASCAR Legends

The drivers of NASCAR

Israeli Apartheid: A Beginner's Guide