includes index and biblioraphy

Environmental Economics: Theory and Applications is a comprehensive treatise on environmental economics with special focus on theories of collective action, environmental policy and management. A balance blend of theory and practice, this book outlines the basic concepts, theories, tools and techniques of environmental economics, which not only enalbe the reader to diagnose the root cause of environemtnal problems and identify practicable solutions, but also facilitate the design of environmental policy and management strategies. The book combines: > innovative synthesis of concepts, ideas and theories; > presentation in simple, easy-to-comprehend language and style; > illustrations and examples from real life situations; > latest available research data on various environmental problem, including global warming, acid rain and depletion of the ozone layer; and > special focus on environmental policy and management.