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The economics of nature and the nature of economics
Cleveland, Cutler J. (contributor);  … - 2001
This book discusses important recent developments in the theory, concepts and empirical applications of ecological economics and sustainable development. The editors have assembled a fascinating collection of papers from some of the leading scholars in the field of ecological economics
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851168
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Economic growth and valuation of the environment : a debate
Ierland, Ekko van van (contributor);  … - 2001
The debate on the valuation of nature and the environment, sustainable national income and economic growth is one of prime importance in environmental economics. Economic Growth and Valuation of the Environment deals with the fundamental approaches to calculating sustainable national income and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850965
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The economics of tourism and sustainable development
Lanza, Alessandro (contributor); Markandya, Anil (contributor) - 2005
: international experience and the case of Hvar, Croatia -- 8. Tourism and sustainable development : lessons from recent World Bank …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420059
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Technology, natural resources and economic growth : improving the environment for a greener future
Managi, Shunsuke - 2011
Through a combination of global data analysis and focused country level analysis, this timely book provides answers to the most pertinent country and industry specific questions defining the current relationship between technology, natural resources and economic growth
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851999
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Valuing the environment in developing countries : case studies
Pearce, Corin (contributor); Palmer, Charles (contributor);  … - 2002
In this book, the first of two volumes, the authors provide detailed case studies of valuation techniques that have been used in developing countries. They demonstrate that valuation works and that it can yield significant insights into policy-relevant issues regarding conservation and economic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851465
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Explorations in environmental and natural resource economics : essays in honor of Gardner M. Brown, Jr
Layton, David, F. (contributor);  … - 2006
Gardner M. Brown, Jr. has been a leading innovator in the development of environmental and natural resource economics. This book comprises essays written in his honor by some of the most distinguished economists working in this field
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850806
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International handbook on ecotourism
Ballantyne, Roy (ed.); Packer, Jan (ed.) - 2013
'Roy and Jan have assembled a timely snapshot of our current understanding of ecotourism, both as a concept worthy of … tourism practice, "ecotourism" has attracted as many proponents as opponents. This Handbook now brings together some of the … issues of ecotourism. It cuts through the confusion surrounding the much-misunderstood concept of ecotourism, clearly dealing …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011852100
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Handbook of sustainable development
Atkinson, Giles (ed.) - 2014 - Second edition
This timely and important Handbook takes stock of progress made in our understanding of what sustainable development actually is and how it can be measured and achieved. -- 'This Handbook demonstrates the well-established body of thinking on sustainable development which now exists, and its...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850613
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Sustainable development indicators in ecological economics
Lawn, Philip A. (contributor) - 2006
Since the late 1980s and early 1990s, national governments have introduced a range of policy measures designed to steer their economies along a more sustainable path. Yet how are we to know how successful these have been? This significant new book discusses the ways in which sustainable...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850668
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Crisis, innovation and sustainable development : the ecological opportunity
Laperche, Blandine (ed.); Levratto, Nadine (ed.);  … - 2012
This unique and informative book highlights the relationship between crisis, innovation, and sustainable development, and discusses the necessary conditions required to seize the ecological opportunity. The authors study the strength of change for building a new society, and the theoretical...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851872