Economics of The Environment Berck

This is the first book combining research on the Global Environment, Catastrophic Risks and Economic Theory and Policy. Modern economic theory originated in the middle of the twentieth century when industrial expansion coupled with population growth led to a voracious use of natural resources and global environmental concerns.

The debate on the valuation of nature and the environment, sustainable national income and economic growth is one of prime importance in environmental economics.

by Karyn Morrissey (Author)

Written for students and professionals, this revised textbook surveys the mineral industry from geological, environmental and economic perspectives.

The debate on the valuation of nature and the environment, sustainable national income and economic growth is one of prime importance in environmental economics. "Economic Growth and Valuation of the Environment" deals with the fundamental approaches to calculating sustainable national income and their implications for the valuation of the environment. Leading economists present their views on how the UN system of national accounts could be adjusted to include environmental impacts and the depletion of natural resources.