4th Edition
Principles of Environmental Economics and Sustainability An Integrated Economic and Ecological Approach
Principles of Environmental Economics and Sustainability was the first textbook to make a serious attempt to systematically integrate ecological and economic principles. It successfully introduced ecological perspectives to the study of environmental economics while maintaining the integrity of the standard economic approach.
In this new edition this notion continues to be embraced while also offering readers several further features, including greater in-depth coverage of the economics of climate change, expanded reference sections, and an updated and expanded "review and discussion questions" section. The unique integration of both mainstream and ecological approaches which this textbook provides proves particularly illuminating in relation to the following topics:
- economics of climate change
- environmental valuation
- cost–benefit analysis and the environment
- sustainability in theory and practice
- limits to growth
- the role of technology
- the business case for environmental sustainability.
Written in a clear and accessible way, this key textbook is an excellent resource for all students of environmental economics. With study tools including learning objectives, case studies, and charts and graphs, this volume uses real-world examples to engage both students and academics within the field.
This text also accompanied by a Companion Website including resources for both students and instructors. Here you will find student study questions, interactive quizzes, and an instructor manual composed of lecture PowerPoint templates.
Part I
1. The Natural Environment and the Human Economy: The Neoclassical perspective
2. The Natural Environment and the Human Economy: An ecological perspective
3. Ecological and Technological Determinants of the Trade-off between Economic Activity and Environmental Quality
Part II
4. The Economic Theory of Pollution Control
5. The Economics of Environmental Regulation I: Emission standards and effluent charge
6. The Economics of Environmental Regulation II: Transferable emission credits, and the macroeconomic effects of environmental regulation
7. Alternative Methods of Valuation of Environmental Goods and Services
8. Frameworks for Assessing the Worthiness of Environmental Projects
Part III
9. The Economics of Climate Change
10. The Economics of Biodiversity
Part IV
11. Biophysical Limits to Economic Growth: The Malthusian/neo-Malthusian/ecological economics perspectives
12. Biophysical Limits to Economic Growth: The Neoclassical perspective
13. The Economics of Sustainability
14. Green Accounting and Alternative Indicators of Sustainability
15. The Business Cases for Sustainability
Part V
16. Population, Poverty and Environmental Degradations in the Developing World
Biography
Ahmed Hussen is the Edward and Virginia van Dalson Professor of Economics at Kalamazoo College, USA. He is co-founder of the environmental study program at the college and currently serves as the Chair of the Department of Economics and Business. In addition he has taught and conducted research internationally in Japan, Zimbabwe, and Botswana and has been awarded "excellence in teaching" in recognition of his skill as a teacher and dedication to his students.
