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Taylor & Francis Environmental Economics by Shunsuke Managi
This book aids those concerned about environmental issues to firmly grasp relevant analytical methods and to comprehend the thought process behind environmental economics. It does so by drawing from specific environmental issues and at the same time providing commentary that facilitates understanding. This text contains in-depth explanations necessary for a thorough understanding of the fundamental aspects and importance of environmental economics. _x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_Environmental Economics seeks to elucidate the mechanisms that give rise to environmental problems by approaching environmental issues from an economic perspective. At the same time, it is a study aiming to indicate specific countermeasures that could resolve present environmental issues. This text has been put together in way that allows readers without specialized economics knowledge to easily understand the situation, issues and challenges of environmental economics._x000D_ _x000D_
Chapter 1: Our Lifestyles and the Environment_x000D_
Section 1. Economic Development and Environmental Issues_x000D_
Section 2. Waste Problems and Sustainable Society_x000D_
Section 3. Climate Change_x000D_
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Chapter 2: Mechanisms that Give Rise to Environmental Problems_x000D_
Section 1. Externalities and Market Failures_x000D_
Section 2. The Use and Management of Common-Pool Resources_x000D_
Section 3. Public Goods and Free Riding_x000D_
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Chapter 3: Fundamental Theories of Environmental Policy_x000D_
Section 1. Direct Regulations and Market Mechanisms_x000D_
Section 2. Environmental Taxes and Subsidies_x000D_
Section 3. Resolutions through Direct Negotiations_x000D_
Section 4. Emission Cap and Trade_x000D_
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Chapter 4: Applications for Environmental Policies_x000D_
Section 1. Choice among Policy Measures_x000D_
Section 2. Waste Policy_x000D_
Section 3. The Kyoto Protocol and Climate Change Policy_x000D_
Section 4. The Current State and Future Targets of Climate Change Policy_x000D_
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Chapter 5: Environmental Value Assessment_x000D_
Section 1. Environmental Value_x000D_
Section 2. Environmental Valuation Method 1: Revealed Preferences Method_x000D_
Section 3. Environmental Valuation Method 2: Stated Preferences Method_x000D_
Section 4. Cost-Benefit Analysis_x000D_
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Chapter 6: Business and Environmental Problems_x000D_
Section 1. Business and Environmental Policies_x000D_
Section 2. Social Responsibility Demanded from Business_x000D_
Section 3. Business and Environmental Risks_x000D_
Section 4. Biodiversity and the Ecosystem_x000D_
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Chapter 7: Global Environmental Problems and International Trade_x000D_
Section 1. International Trade and the Environment_x000D_
Section 2. Environmental Regulations and Technological Development_x000D_
Section 3. Sustainable Development_x000D_
Section 4. Energy Economics_x000D_