The Economics of Environmental Degradation: Tragedy for the Commons? by Timothy

Description: The Economics of Environmental Degradation by Timothy M. Swanson This text provides an institutional economics approach to analyzing the underlying causes of continuing environmental degradation - poverty, population, poor policies and trade. A survey of recent literature is followed by a consideration of whether there is a deeper explanation. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Economics of Environmental Degradation provides an institutional economics approach to analyse the underlying causes of continuing environmental degradation: poverty, population, poor policies and trade.After a critical, up-to-date survey of the most recent literature, the authors consider whether there is some common or deeper explanation of environmental degradation. They conclude that a problem results whenever human exploitation of the environment outruns the capacity of human institutions to adapt and to evolve methods for managing exploitation. Environmental degradation will persist because it is the static result of the ongoing dynamic contest between opportunistic individuals and institutional adaptation. The book assumes no prior knowledge of economics or the environment and will appeal to a wide readership of policymakers and students with a background in economics, geography, conservation biology, environmental studies and development studies. Author Biography Edited by Timothy M. Swanson, Centre for International Environmental Studies, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Switzerland Table of Contents Contents: Preface 1. The Economics of Environmental Degradation: An Institutional Approach (T.M. Swanson) 2. Market Failure and Environmental Degradation (R. Mason) 3. Policy Failure and Resource Degradation (T.M. Swanson, R. Cervigni) 4. The Causes of Environmental Degradation: Population, Scarcity and Growth (R. Serra) 5. Poverty and Degradation (M. Rogers) 6. Societal Poverty: Indebtedness and Degradation (M. Rogers) 7. International Trade and Environmental Quality (N. Johnstone) Conclusion: Tragedy for the Commons? (T.M. Swanson) Index Review The multidisciplinary nature of environmental degradation and sustainable development is such that the volume may appeal to earth scientists and life scientists, and this review is directed towards this potential readership, which might be unfamiliar with the economists perspectives. . . a useful volume for anyone wanting to understand more about how economists analyse the problems of environmental degradation and conceptualize associated policy issues. Review Quote The multidisciplinary nature of environmental degradation and sustainable development is such that the volume may appeal to earth scientists and life scientists, and this review is directed towards this potential readership, which might be unfamiliar with the economists perspectives. . . a useful volume for anyone wanting to understand more about how economists analyse the problems of environmental degradation and conceptualize associated policy issues. Details ISBN1858984866 Pages 208 Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Year 1996 ISBN-10 1858984866 ISBN-13 9781858984865 Format Hardcover Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Cheltenham Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Timothy M. Swanson DEWEY 333.7 Illustrations figs.tabs. Author Timothy M. Swanson Subtitle Tragedy for the Commons? Publication Date 1996-12-12 Short Title The Economics of Environmental Degradation Series In Association with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Language English Media Book DOI 10.1604/9781858984865 AU Release Date 1996-12-12 NZ Release Date 1996-12-12 UK Release Date 1996-12-12 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161646101;

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