Sustainable development economics and policy
Sustainable Development: Economics and Policy applies an interdisciplinary perspective to the latest developments in economic analysis and to policies affecting the global environment and economic development. Extensive pedagogy is included to facilitate classroom use.The book advances economic theory to meet the challenges of dealing with the complexities of institutions and decision-making practices. While taking into account the latest scientific assessments in the areas of environmental science, the book also integrates the author's own research on sustainable development under changing conditions. The volume integrates ecological and institutional economics to suggest pragmatic policy frameworks and specific directions for further development.Themes include: Debt-trade-environment linkages and environment-poverty nexus. Environmental accounting. Roles of private sector and international institutions. Science and economics of global warming and global commons. Role and limitations of Net National Product as an indicator of sustainability
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Sustainable Development: Economics and Policy applies an interdisciplinary perspective to the latest developments in economic analysis and to policies affecting the global environment and economic development. Extensive pedagogy is included to facilitate classroom use.The book advances economic theory to meet the challenges of dealing with the complexities of institutions and decision-making practices. While taking into account the latest scientific assessments in the areas of environmental science, the book also integrates the author's own research on sustainable development under changing conditions. The volume integrates ecological and institutional economics to suggest pragmatic policy frameworks and specific directions for further development.Themes include: Debt-trade-environment linkages and environment-poverty nexus. Environmental accounting. Roles of private sector and international institutions. Science and economics of global warming and global commons. Role and limitations of Net National Product as an indicator of sustainability |
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KOHA-OAI-ECOSUR:18352023-06-21T11:26:43ZSustainable development economics and policy Rao, P. K. autor/a textMalden, Massachusetts Blackwell Publishers2000spaSustainable Development: Economics and Policy applies an interdisciplinary perspective to the latest developments in economic analysis and to policies affecting the global environment and economic development. Extensive pedagogy is included to facilitate classroom use.The book advances economic theory to meet the challenges of dealing with the complexities of institutions and decision-making practices. While taking into account the latest scientific assessments in the areas of environmental science, the book also integrates the author's own research on sustainable development under changing conditions. The volume integrates ecological and institutional economics to suggest pragmatic policy frameworks and specific directions for further development.Themes include: Debt-trade-environment linkages and environment-poverty nexus. Environmental accounting. Roles of private sector and international institutions. Science and economics of global warming and global commons. Role and limitations of Net National Product as an indicator of sustainabilityIncluye bibliografía e índice: páginas 390-393Glosario: páginas 378-389List of Boxes.. List of Figures.. List of Tables.. Preface.. List of Abbreviations.. List of Chemical Symbols. Chapter 1 A Brief History.. 1.1 Introduction.. 1.2 The Earth Summit.. 1.3 More Recent Events.. 1.4 Effectiveness of Policies.. 1.5 Moving Ahead.. Appendix: Chronology of International Events.. Major International Environmental Agreements.. Review Exercises.. References.. Chapter 2 Resources and the Environment.. 2.1 Introduction.. 2.2 Source and Sink Problems.. 2.3 The Population Problem.. 2.4 Natural Resources.. 2.5 Environmental Features.. 2.6 Conclusions.. Review Exercises.. References.. Chapter 3 Sustainable Development: Interpretations.. 3.1 Introduction.. 3.2 Resilience, Nonlinearity, and Irreversibility.. 3.3 Biogeophysical and Ecological Aspects.. 3.4 Economic Approaches.. 3.5 Economic Growth and Sustainability.. 3.6 The Precautionary Principle (PP.. 3.7 Conclusions.. Appendix: Optimal Sustainable Development Models.. Review Exercises.. References.. Chapter 4 Valuing Resources and the Future.. 4.1 Introduction.. 4.2 General Methods of Valuation.. 4.3 Economics of Exhaustible Resources.. 4.4 Cost--Benefit Analysis (CBA.. 4.5 Endogenous Preferences.. 4.6 Choice of Discount Rates.. 4.7 Net National Product (NNP.. 4.8 Conclusions.. Appendix: NNP and Sustainability.. Review Exercises.. References.. Chapter 5 Managing the Global Commons.. 5.1 Introduction.. 5.2 Global Commons.. 5.3 Climate Change.. 5.4 Global Warming Potential (GWP.. 5.5 Economics of the Greenhouse Effect (GE.. 5.6 Stabilization of GHGs.. 5.7 Economics of Green Taxes.. 5.8 Conclusions.. Review Exercises.. References.. Chapter 6 Environmental Accounting.. 6.1 Introduction.. 6.2 Environmental Damage and Resource Depletion.. 6.3 Green National Accounts.. 6.4 Integrated Economic and Environmental Accounting (IEEA.. 6.5 Indicators of SD.. 6.6 Conclusions.. Review Exercises.. References.. Chapter 7 Poverty and the EnvironmentChapter 7 Poverty and the Environment.. 7.1 Introduction.. 7.2 Trends in Poverty.. 7.3 Poverty, Prosperity, and the Environment.. 7.4 Gender Aspects.. 7.5 Poverty Reduction and Sustainability.. 7.6 Policy Alternatives and Political Economy.. 7.7 Conclusions.. Review Exercises.. References.. Chapter 8 Trade, Debt, and the Environment.. 8.1 Introduction.. 8.2 International Trade and the Environment.. 8.3 Reflecting Environmental Costs in Trade.. 8.4 Debt, Generational Accounting, and Sustainability.. 8.5 International Debt and the Environment.. 8.6 Conclusions.. Review Exercises.. References.. Chapter 9 Governance and the Private Sector.. 9.1 Introduction.. 9.2 Environmental Markets and the Environment Industry.. 9.3 Compliance and Beyond.. 9.4 Standards and Certification.. 9.5 Financial Institutions and the Environment.. 9.6 Conclusions.. Review Exercises.. References.. Chapter 10 International Institutions.. 10.1 Introduction.. 10.2 International Financial Institutions.. 10.3 Structural Adjustment and the Environment.. 10.4 International Agreements and Compliance.. 10.5 Indigenous People, Knowledge, and Globalization.. 10.6 Conclusions.. Review Exercises.. References.. Chapter 11 Policy Framework.. 11.1 Introduction.. 11.2 Sustainable Economy and Green Policies.. 11. 3 International Sharing of Responsibilities.. 11.4 Multilevel Framework.. 11.5 Concluding Observations.. Review Exercises.. References.. Web Site Addresses.. Glossary.. IndexSustainable Development: Economics and Policy applies an interdisciplinary perspective to the latest developments in economic analysis and to policies affecting the global environment and economic development. Extensive pedagogy is included to facilitate classroom use.The book advances economic theory to meet the challenges of dealing with the complexities of institutions and decision-making practices. While taking into account the latest scientific assessments in the areas of environmental science, the book also integrates the author's own research on sustainable development under changing conditions. The volume integrates ecological and institutional economics to suggest pragmatic policy frameworks and specific directions for further development.Themes include: Debt-trade-environment linkages and environment-poverty nexus. Environmental accounting. Roles of private sector and international institutions. Science and economics of global warming and global commons. Role and limitations of Net National Product as an indicator of sustainabilityDesarrollo sosteniblePolítica ambientalDesarrollo económicoCambio climáticoURN:ISBN:0631209948URN:ISBN:9780631209942 |