<p>Applying Economics to the Environment is distinguished from other books on environmental economics by its breadth of coverage and its in-depth discussions of several key topics. The book's broad scope includes a chapter on how models of the natural world interact with economic models in ways that are central to the conclusions economists reach. It devotes a chapter to contingent valuation, currently the hottest topic in the field. It also contains a chapter on monitoring and enforcement, a topic often completely ignored but central to considerations of instrument choice. In addition, the final four chapters deal with the special problems of developing countries and the environment, both their own and our shared global systems. In terms of depth, the book's discussion of contingent valuation and related "direct" damage or benefit estimation techniques is unmatched outside the specialist literature. Its coverage of the choices available among policy instruments goes far beyond the usual simple discussions contrasting what is misleadingly known as "command control" with so-called economic or market-based instruments. This coverage reveals the complexity of the choice and the range of alternatives available. It also presents several of the newer ideas, in particular the use of publicly available information as a tool of environmental policy. Applying Economics to the Environment is intended to serve a dual market of upper-level college course programs in environmental economics as well as engineering and public policy courses that focus on the environment. The book can also provide an enlightening perspective for practicing professionals. Because the text includes a relatively sophisticated presentation of economic analysis, the author includes a full-chapter review of relevant microeconomic concepts. Some other features that further distinguish this book from currently available titles on the subject are: an introduction to the history of environmental policy and legislation; a comparison of approaches to the uncertain choice between development and preservation; and an example of regional cost benefit analysis.<br></p>

Applying Economics to the Environment

Business & Money

Russell, Clifford S.

Economics

Oxford University Press

Incentives in Water Quality Management explores the role of effluent charges in France and the Ruhr area of the federal republic of Germany by delving into both regulatory and economic systems that are utilised in the water quality management of these two areas. Originally published in 1981, these studies place an emphasis on the necessity of legislation in effective water quality management whilst attempting to create a complete picture of the water quality management systems in place in France and the Ruhr area. This title will be of interest to students of Environmental Studies.

Incentives in Water Quality Management: France and the Ruhr Area (Routledge Revivals)

Science & Math

Bower, Blair T.

Barré, Rémi

Kühner, Jochen

Biological Sciences

Routledge

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, signed into law in 1972, dramatically redirected the nation’s water pollution control efforts and set out ambitious national goals, expressed both in terms of discharge controls and of resulting water quality. Originally published in 1982, this title examines the benefits that a reduction in the discharge of water pollutants has for recreational fisherman including an increase in the total availability of fishable natural water bodies and an improvement in the aesthetic quality of the fishing experience. It is a valuable resource for students interested in environmental studies and public policy making.

Freshwater Recreational Fishing: The National Benefits of Water Pollution Control (Routledge Revivals)

Vaughan, William J.

Religion & Spirituality

Environmental Quality Management provides a quantitative analysis of regional residuals environmental quality management in the Lower Delaware Valley. Originally published in 1976, this study takes a management outlook to discuss new systems such as a non-linear aquatic eco-system model and reaches conclusions which have influenced research and management decisions about REQM across the world. This title will be of interest to students of Environmental Studies.

Environmental Quality Management: An Application to the Lower Delaware Valley (Routledge Revivals)

Spofford Jr., Walter O.

Kelly, Robert A.

First Published in 2011. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Collective Decision Making: Applications from Public Choice Theory (RFF Policy and Governance Set)

RFF Press

The authors address the problems of determining the implications of different environmental standards and public policies by investigating their effect on industrial costs and resource use within linear-programming framework. Originally published in 1976

Steel Production: Processes, Products, and Residuals (RFF Policy and Governance Set)

Vaughn, William J.

The restoration and maintenance of ambient water quality in the estuaries, lakes, rivers and streams of Latin America and the Caribbean are an enormous and costly undertaking that has only just begun to reverse decades of neglect. Deciding on water quality targets, how fast to achieve them and how much to invest is not easy in developing countries, where ambient water quality improvement competes for scarce financial resources. Investing in Water Quality explores the methods and analytical tools available for making better investment decisions when our knowledge of the costs and benefits of water quality improvement is imprecise and the future is uncertain. The study demonstrates how water quality and economic analysis models can be integrated to measure the net benefits of improvement in ambient water quality, quantify the degree of project risk introduced by imperfect knowledge, and reach informed investment decisions that reflect local preferences. This is an indispensable guide for anyone working to reduce urban water pollution in developing countries.

Investing in Water Quality

Inter-Amer Development Bank

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Applying Economics to the Environment

Incentives in Water Quality Management: France and the Ruhr Area (Routledge Revivals)

Freshwater Recreational Fishing: The National Benefits of Water Pollution Control (Routledge Revivals)

Environmental Quality Management: An Application to the Lower Delaware Valley (Routledge Revivals)

Environmental Quality Management: An Application to the Lower Delaware Valley (Routledge Revivals)

Collective Decision Making: Applications from Public Choice Theory (RFF Policy and Governance Set)

Steel Production: Processes, Products, and Residuals (RFF Policy and Governance Set)

Investing in Water Quality