Alternatives for Environmental Valuation

by M. Getzner, Sigrid Stagl, Clive Spash

Book Overview

Environmental cost-benefit analysis was developed by economists in the belief that monetary valuation of the environmental repercussions of economic activity is essential if the "environment " stands any chance of being included in government and business decisions.

This volume examines the limitations of this monetary approach, and considers the alternatives. Three broad angles from which to view environmental values are presented:...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415406366
• ISBN13: 9780415406369
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"