Author : Guy Garrod
Release : 1999
Genre : Business & Economics
Kind : eBook
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Book Synopsis Economic Valuation of the Environment by : Guy Garrod
Download or read book Economic Valuation of the Environment written by Guy Garrod. This book was released on 1999. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the major techniques used in cost-benefit analysis and project appraisal to value environmental goods and services. The authors, both environmental economists at the U. of Newcastle-upon- Tyne, UK, begin with description of various theoretical approaches including both revealed and expressed preference techniques. They then analyze case studies connected with recreation, landscape, biodiversity, water quality, amenity values. A concluding section contains discussion of contemporary issues, policy implications, and suggestions for future research. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR