The Foundations of National Prosperity: Studies in the Conservation of Permanent National Resources

by Richard Theodore Ely and Ralph Henry Hess

Book Overview

First published in 1917, this book is a pioneering work in the field of conservation economics. It argues that a nation's long-term prosperity is dependent on the sustainable management of its natural resources, and explores the economic, ecological, and ethical dimensions of this issue. The book examines the economic arguments for conservation, the role of taxation and regulation, and the ethical principles that should guide conservation policy...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022808982
• ISBN13: 9781022808980
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"