Thomas Sterner's book is an attempt to encourage more widespread and careful use of economic policy instruments. The book compares the accumulated experiences of the use of economic policy instruments in the U.S. and Europe, as well as in rich and poor countries in Asia, Africa,…
1. Background and overview -- Part 1: The need for environmental and natural resource policy -- 2. Causes of environmental degradation -- 3. The evolution of rights -- Part 2: Review of policy instruments -- 4. Direct regulation of the environment -- 5. Taxes -- 6. Tradable perm…
This text encourages more widespread and careful use of economic policy instruments. It is intended primarily for application in developing and transitional countries and compares the use of policy instruments in both rich and poor nations.
"While deeply rooted in economics, Policy Instruments for Environmental and Natural Resource Management is informed by political, legal, ecological, and psychological research. The new edition enhances what has already been widely hailed as a highly innovative work. The book inc…
“While deeply rooted in economics, Policy Instruments for Environmental and Natural Resource Management is informed by political, legal, ecological, and psychological research. The new edition enhances what has already been widely hailed as a highly innovative work. The book inc…