Présentation de l'éditeur
How can as much biodiversity as possible be preserved on the Earth? The author claims that the answer to this question lies in the realm of economics. Therefore, in this book he sets out to understand the role that economics plays in international environmental policy-making. He considers both the economic factors and the non-economic factors which are at play in such policy-making, and then considers whether both economic and environmental objectives can be jointly achieved in order to preserve biodiversity.
The depletion of biodiversity by the activities of the human species is one of the most pressing global environmental problems. It has arisen through a combination of high consumption levels, high population levels, harmful technologies and a widespread individualistic/nature-detached view. In this book the author clearly outlines the role that economics has played in creating this problem and considers how economics can become part of the solution to the problem. A particular problem which is stressed is the different economic situation in 'developed' and 'developing' countries.
CONTENTS
Preface
Introduction
1 Biodiversity as an Environmental Problem
2 The Prevalence of Economic Considerations in International Environmental Policy-Making
3 Non-Economic Considerations in International Environmental Policy-Making
4 The Joint Achievement of Economic and Environmental Objectives
5 Evaluation
Bibliography
The depletion of biodiversity by the activities of the human species is one of the most pressing global environmental problems. It has arisen through a combination of high consumption levels, high population levels, harmful technologies and a widespread individualistic/nature-detached view. In this book the author clearly outlines the role that economics has played in creating this problem and considers how economics can become part of the solution to the problem. A particular problem which is stressed is the different economic situation in 'developed' and 'developing' countries.
CONTENTS
Preface
Introduction
1 Biodiversity as an Environmental Problem
2 The Prevalence of Economic Considerations in International Environmental Policy-Making
3 Non-Economic Considerations in International Environmental Policy-Making
4 The Joint Achievement of Economic and Environmental Objectives
5 Evaluation
Bibliography
