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Textbook designed to be accessible to students who have completed a two-semester introductory course in economics or a one-semester introductory microeconomics course and who are beginning the study of environmental and natural resource economics. This edition (2nd, 1988, Scott, Foresman) adds two new chapters and many new topics; it also pays increased attention to environmental problems and policies in Eastern and Western Europe, Japan, and the developing nations. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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Introduces environmental and natural resource policy problems of today through the integrated discussion of economic theory and empirical evidence. Designed for students with in introductory economics or intermediate microeconomics course. DLC: Environmental economics.
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics FROM THE CRITICS
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An introduction to the study of environmental and natural resource economics, designed to be accessible to students who have completed a two-semester introductory course in economics or a one-semester introductory microeconomics course. Treats intertemporal optimization within a discrete-time, mathematical programming framework, relegating mathematics beyond simple algebra to appendices, and includes exercises, answers, and discussion questions. This fourth edition continues the trend toward a more international focus, and adds a chapter on environmental justice. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)