Environmental Economics and Management : Theory, Policy and Applications (Economic Applications and InfoTrac 2-Semester Printed Access Card)

by Callan, Scott J.; Thomas, Janet M.

• ISBN13: 9781439080634
• ISBN10: 1439080631
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-10-28
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub

Summary

Gain a practical, applied grounding in environmental economic theory that is understandable whether you have had minimal previous exposure to economics or have an advanced understanding. With a strong focus on policy and real-world issues, Callan/Thomas's ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT: THEORY, POLICY AND APPLICATIONS, Fifth Edition, complements economic theory with timely, real-world applications for a clear perspective of the relationship between market activity and the environment. The book integrates a strong business perspective into the development of environmental decision-making--a vantage point often overlooked in other conventional approaches. You'll learn to use economic analytical tools, such as market models, benefit-cost analysis, and risk analysis, to assess environmental problems and to evaluate policy solutions.

Table of Contents

Modeling Environmental Problems

The Role of Economics in Environmental Management

Modeling the Market Process: A Review of the Basics

Modeling Market Failure

Modeling Solutions To Environmental Problems

Conventional Solutions to Environmental Problems: The Command-and-Control Approach

Economic Solutions to Environmental Problems: The Market Approach

Analytical Tools For Environmental Planning

Environmental Risk Analysis

Assessing Benefits for Environmental Decision Making

Assessing Costs for Environmental Decision Making

Benefit-Cost Analysis in Environmental Decision Making

The Case Of Air

Defining Air Quality: The Standard-Setting Process

Improving Air Quality: Controlling Mobile Sources

Improving Air Quality: Controlling Stationary Sources

Global Air Quality: Policies for Ozone Depletion and Global Warming

The Case Of Water

Defining Water Quality: The Standard-Setting Process

Improving Water Quality: Controlling Point and Nonpoint Sources

Protecting Drinking Water: The Safe Drinking Water Act

The Case Of Solid Wastes And Toxic Substances

Managing Hazardous Solid Waste and Waste Sites

Managing Municipal Solid Waste

Controlling Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals

Global Environmental Management

Sustainable Development: International Trade and International Agreements

Sustainable Approaches: Industrial Ecology and Pollution Prevention

References

Glossary

Index

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