"Environmental Economics And Natural Resource Management | Economics

The tools of environmental economics guide policymakers as they weigh development against nature present against future and certain benefits against uncertain consequences. The policies and research findings explained in this textbook are relevant to decisions made daily by individuals firms and governments. This textbook offers instructors and students a user-friendly relevant and up-to-date introduction to these topics while covering recent advancements in the field and significant political and economic changes. The book has been thoroughly updated while retaining the story-based narratives and visual emphasis of previous editions capturing students’ attention with full-color photos graphs and illustrations. This sixth edition includes: Updated coverage of international environmental regulations the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the environment the effects of war on the environment recent environmental summits and agreements the evolving energy and transportation sectors and trailblazing policies and research Expanded coverage of environmental issues and approaches in underrepresented countries and continents New discussions of EV batteries populist leaders carbon leakage food waste and ecological resilience Revised digital supplements including a solutions guide Power Points and sample tests. Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management promotes environmental and economic literacy with policy-oriented application-based content delivered in concise accessible discussions. Through its engaging approach the text brings the economic way of thinking into discussions of personal community corporate and government activities that affect environmental assets and the quality of life.|Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management | Economics