An Economist's Guide to Environmentalism : A Toolkit for Understanding and Solving Ecological Problems.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lofthouse, Jordan K., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Environmental economics.

Environmentalism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (249 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

New York : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), 2025.

Place of Publication:

London : Bloomsbury Academic, 2025.

System Details:

text file rdaft

Summary:

Explains how economics can be used to solve an array of environmental issues from endangered species to global warming.

Contents:

Acknowledgements Introduction: Economics and Environmentalism Part I: An Economic Toolbox Chapter 1: Rational Choice Theory Chapter 2: Tradeoffs and Opportunity Costs Chapter 3: Marginalism Chapter 4: Institutions Chapter 5: Property Rights Chapter 6: The Entrepreneurial Market Process Chapter 7: Supply and Demand Chapter 8: Unintended Consequences Chapter 9: Public Choice Theory Chapter 10: Polycentric Governance Part II: Applying Economic Tools to Environmental Problems Chapter 11: Positive-Sum Versus Negative-Sum Environmentalism Chapter 12: Species Conservation Chapter 13: Land Conservations Chapter 14: Water Scarcity and Water Markets Chapter 15: Climate Change Conclusion Notes Select Bibliography Index About the Author

ISBN:

979-88-8184-310-6

1-5381-8986-0

9798765158487

9781538189863

OCLC:

1545728654