| Alternatives for Environmental Valuation Revised Edition Contributor(s): Getzner, Michael (Author), Spash, Clive (Author), Stagl, Sigrid (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415406366 ISBN-13: 9780415406369 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $50.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2006 Annotation: How can we value the environment? This is the crucial issue that this book debates. The critical analyses carried out within the book by such figures as Nick Hanley and Jonathan Aldred are vital to ensuring that future economic growth is not achieved at the expense of our environment. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Business & Economics | Economics - General - Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General |
| Dewey: 179.1 |
| Series: Routledge Explorations in Environmental Economics |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.98 lbs) 314 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Environmental cost-benefit analysis was developed by economists in the belief that monetary valuation of the environmental repercussions of economic activity is essential if the environment stands any chance of being included in government and business decisions. This volume examines the limitations of this monetary approach, and considers the alternatives. Three broad angles from which to view environmental values are presented: applying social psychology concepts which challenge standard approaches; introducing multidimensional and non-monetary techniques; and examining vested interest group and citizen participation in processes of environmental valuation. Combinations of these approaches are also covered. The contributions presented are a valuable resource for both environmental and ecological economists. This authoritative book will also prove useful for those with a general interest in the environment, including policy-makers and non-governmental organizations. |