Ecological Economics

An Introduction

Michael Common, Sigrid Stagl

600 pages, parution le 07/12/2005

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Taking as its starting point the interdependence of the economy and the natural environment, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the emerging field of ecological economics. The authors, who have written extensively on the economics of sustainability, build on insights from both mainstream economics and ecological sciences. Part I explores the interdependence of the modern economy and its environment, while Part II focuses mainly on the economy and on economics. Part III looks at how national governments set policy targets and the instruments used to pursue those targets. Part IV examines international trade and institutions, and two major global threats to sustainability - climate change and biodiversity loss. Assuming no prior knowledge of economics, this textbook is well suited for use on interdisciplinary environmental science and management courses. It has extensive student-friendly features including discussion questions and exercises, keyword highlighting, real-world illustrations, further reading and website addresses.

A comprehensive introduction to a developing field which will interest students from science, economics and management backgrounds
A global approach to the problems of sustainability and sustainable development, issues which are increasingly prominent in political debate and policy making
Filled with student-friendly features including focus areas for each chapter, keyword highlighting, real-world illustrations, discussion questions and exercises, further reading and website addresses

Sommaire

What is ecological economics?
I Interdependent Systems
- The environment
- The economy in the environment
- How we got here
II Economic Activity
- Economic accounting
- Economic growth and human well-being
- Economic growth and the environment
- Exchange and markets
- Limits to markets
III Governance:
- Determining policy objectives
- Policy instruments
IV The International Dimension
- A world of nation states
- Climate change
- Biodiversity loss

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Cambridge University Press
Auteur(s)	Michael Common, Sigrid Stagl
Parution	07/12/2005
Nb. de pages	600
Format	17,5 x 24,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	1120g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780521016704
ISBN13	978-0-521-01670-4