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Ecological Economics An Introduction [Hardcover]

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  • Category: Books (Business & Economics)
  • Author:  Common, Michael, Stagl, Sigrid
  • Author:  Common, Michael, Stagl, Sigrid
  • ISBN-10:  0521816459
  • ISBN-10:  0521816459
  • ISBN-13:  9780521816458
  • ISBN-13:  9780521816458
  • Publisher:  Cambridge University Press
  • Publisher:  Cambridge University Press
  • Pages:  594
  • Pages:  594
  • Binding:  Hardcover
  • Binding:  Hardcover
  • Pub Date:  01-May-2005
  • Pub Date:  01-May-2005
  • SKU:  0521816459-11-MPOD
  • SKU:  0521816459-11-MPOD
  • Item ID: 100763730
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A comprehensive introduction to the emerging field of ecological economics assuming no prior knowledge of economics.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. 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 such as discussion questions and exercises, further reading and website addresses.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. 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 such as discussion questions and exercises, further reading and website addresses.Assuming no prior knowledge of economics, this textbook is intended for interdisciplinary environmental science and management courses. The authors, who have written extensively on the economics of sustainability, combine insights from mainstream economics as well as 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 reviews 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 anlãJ
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