First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo. Signed presentation from the author to Sir Richard Stone: 'For Richard Stone on his 70th birthday, Partha Dasgupta.' ISBN: 0674169808 Pages: 223 Very slightly bumped at lower spine otherwise VG+ in VG dust jacket with slight creasing and edgewear.

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Title: THE CONTROL OF RESOURCES.
Publisher: Harvard University Press,, Cambridge,
Publication Date: 1982
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0674169808
ISBN 13: 9780674169807
Binding: Hardback
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

Most books in environmental economics either employ complex mathematical models or resort to a recital of case studies. What makes this new book by a leading expert in resource economics so useful is the careful blend of theory and practice. Terms and techniques are explained fully, and only a modest technical background in economics and mathematics is assumed. Partha Dasgupta examines the problems of resource management and pollution control within a common framework and relates them to issues in development planning. He also draws extensively on environmental literature to which students and policymakers seldom have access. Special attention is given to critical issues in environmental decisionmaking, such as externalities, pricing, cost-benefit analysis, uncertainty, and optimization. The author also uses real-world examples to illustrate difficult concepts.

Review

The book develops several aspects of the theory of resource utilization to a greater depth and with greater subtlety than any other treatise I have seen. The well-prepared reader will come away with a deeper understanding of the subject and an enriched kit of analytical tools.--Robert Dorfman, Harvard University

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