Author : Jennifer Rietbergen-McCracken
Release : 2013-10-11
Genre : Business & Economics
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 104/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Environmental Valuation by : Jennifer Rietbergen-McCracken

Download or read book Environmental Valuation written by Jennifer Rietbergen-McCracken. This book was released on 2013-10-11. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This companion volume to Economic Instruments for Environmental Management presents essential information on the applications of economic valuation to environment and development. It draws on a three-year collaborative effort by research institutions around the world. Authoritative studies review the range of valuation methods used in developing economies, their purposes, the problems encountered and the quality of the results. Topics covered include the value of wildlife viewing, the conservation of rainforests, mangroves and coral reefs, supplying rural water, and controlling urban air pollution. The analysis reveals important methodological and contextual factors, highlighting key lessons and ways of strengthening future valuations. Written to be accessible to non-economists, the book provides source material for students and academics, and for policy-makers and professionals, using valuation methods to frame policy.