This text provides an analysis and investigation of the most essential areas of environmental theory and policy, including international environmental problems. The approach is based on standard theoretical tools, in particular equilibrium analysis, and aims to demonstrate how economic principles can help to understand environmental issues and guide policymakers. Current topics including climate change, overfishing and integrated approaches to environmental policies are carefully analyzed in this framework, and a multitude of practical examples from various parts of the world is presented. Environmental theory is based on equilibrium analysis. Environmental policy follows from theoretical considerations. Includes integrated approaches to environmental policy. Includes a multitude of practical examples from various parts of the world. Includes an analysis of the international climate negotiations. INDICE: Introduction. Part I: The Environmental Movement. Part II: Theoretical Environmental Economics. Part III: Environmental Policy. Part IV: The Environment in the Globalized World. Index.
- ISBN: 978-3-642-24513-8
- Editorial: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 308
- Fecha Publicación: 30/11/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés