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Globalization and the environment : risk assessment and the WTO

Kellow, Aynsley John (contributor); … - 2001

One of the unforeseen consequences of the WTO agreements has been controversy over risk. This volume explores aspects of risk with special reference to the WTO, where national instruments to reduce risk may conflict with international trade rules. The book is divided into sections dealing with:...

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The economics of environmental risk : information, perception and valuation

Smith, Vincent Kerry - 2022

"Featuring real world examples of how risk information affects public choices, The Economics of Environmental Risk expertly demonstrates that policy makers need to consider how people learn about those risks. Offering insights into examples such as hazardous waste, radon, smoking, hurricanes and...

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The economic growth engine : how energy and work drive material prosperity

Ayres, Robert U. - 2009

1. Background -- ch. 2. Technical progress -- ch. 3. Industrial metabolism : mass/energy flows -- ch. 4. Exergy …

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Elgar encyclopedia of ecological economics

Padilla Rosa, Emilio (ed.); Ramos-Martín, Jesús (ed.) - 2023

"With diverse contributions from over 100 authors around the globe, this comprehensive Encyclopedia summarises the developments of ecological economics from the fundamental contributions to the more recent methodological debates in the field. This Encyclopedia further reflects the relevant state...

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Handbook on energy and economic growth

Arouri, Mohamed (ed.); Gomes, Mathieu (ed.) - 2024

This comprehensive Handbook examines the links between energy, the economy, and the environment. Esteemed international … experts explore the ways in which energy contributes to economic growth, particularly in the context of geopolitical and … energy efficiency and 'renewable' and 'green' energy sources, as well as developments in climate finance and corporate social …

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Environmental taxation in China and Asia-Pacific : achieving environmental sustainability through fiscal policy

Kreiser, Lawrence A. (contributor) - 2011

analysis on how fiscal policy can be used to achieve environmental sustainability. Highly topical chapters include energy tax …

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International handbook on the economics of integration : Volume 3: Factor mobility, agriculture, environment and quantitative studies

Jovanović, Miroslav N. (contributor) - 2011

With this Handbook, Miroslav Jovanovi has provided readers with both an excellent stand-alone original reference book as well as an integral part of a comprehensive three-volume set. This introduction into a rich and expanding academic and practical world of international economic integration...

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Technological change and the environmental imperative : challenges to the copper industry

Brundenius, Claes (contributor) - 2003

Technological Change and the Environmental Imperative considers the extent of the success of polluting industries in becoming cost-efficient whilst acquiring less polluting technologies, in the face of fierce competition. The authors also discuss what has been the impact of privatisation on this...

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The dynamics of regions and networks in industrial ecosystems

Davidsdottir, Brynhildur (contributor); … - 2009

.] -- PowerPlay : developing strategies to promote energy efficiency / Matthias Ruth ... [et al.] -- The dynamics of regions and …

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Road congestion pricing in Europe : implications for the United States

Bae, Chang-Hee Christine (contributor); … - 2008

In February 2003, the London Congestion Charging Scheme was introduced and in 2006 a similar policy was introduced in Stockholm. In both cases automobile traffic entering the cordon declined by about 20 percent. This book evaluates these and other similar programs exploring their implications...

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