The Economics of Environmental Degradation: Tragedy for the Commons?

Swanson, TM (Ed)

ISBN 10: 1858984866 / ISBN 13: 9781858984865

Published by Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 1996

This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:9781858984865. Seller Inventory # 4310087

Synopsis:

The Economics of Environmental Degradation provides an institutional economics approach to analyse the underlying causes of continuing environmental degradation: poverty, population, poor policies and trade.

After a critical, up-to-date survey of the most recent literature, the authors consider whether there is some common or deeper explanation of environmental degradation. They conclude that a problem results whenever human exploitation of the environment outruns the capacity of human institutions to adapt and to evolve methods for managing exploitation. Environmental degradation will persist because it is the static result of the ongoing dynamic contest between opportunistic individuals and institutional adaptation.

The book assumes no prior knowledge of economics or the environment and will appeal to a wide readership of policymakers and students with a background in economics, geography, conservation biology, environmental studies and development studies.

About the Author: Edited by Timothy M. Swanson, Centre for International Environmental Studies, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Switzerland

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Economics of Environmental Degradation: ...
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included