Valuing the environment [electronic resource] : economics for a sustainable future / David Glover.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Glover, David.

Contributor:

International Development Research Centre (Canada)

Series:

In focus (International Development Research Centre (Canada))

In focus

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Environmental policy--Developing countries.

Environmental policy.

Sustainable development--Developing countries.

Sustainable development.

Economic development--Environmental aspects--Developing countries.

Economic development.

Environmental economics--Developing countries.

Environmental economics.

Developing countries--Economic policy--Environmental aspects.

Developing countries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (109 p.)

Place of Publication:

Ottawa [Ont.] : International Development Research Centre, 2010

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A vast number of people in developing countries depend on the natural environment for their livelihoods - on farmland or forests, wetlands or coastal areas. For these people, the environment is much more than a source of recreation - it is the basis of the economy. But poorly functioning markets, incomplete property rights, and misguided policies can drive people's behaviour in ways that are rational in the short term or from an individual's point of view, but harmful to the environment and future generations. Economics has much to offer in understanding and influencing this behaviour. It also

Contents:

The issues

Environmental economics in action

Pioneers of change

Lessons and future directions

Glossary.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 85-91).

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-282-80635-1

9786612806353

1-55250-479-4

OCLC:

608947537