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020			_a9780521016704
040			_cIIT Kanpur
041			_aeng
082			_a333.7 _bC737e
100			_aCommon, Michael
245	0		_aEcological economics _ban introduction _cMichael Common and Sigrid Stagl
260			_aCambridge _bCambridge University Press _c2005
300			_axxxii, 560p
520			_a Taking as its starting point the interdependence of the economy and the natural environment, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the emerging field of ecological economics. The authors, who have written extensively on the economics of sustainability, build on insights from both mainstream economics and ecological sciences. Part I explores the interdependence of the modern economy and its environment, while Part II focuses mainly on the economy and on economics. Part III looks at how national governments set policy targets and the instruments used to pursue those targets. Part IV examines international trade and institutions, and two major global threats to sustainability - climate change and biodiversity loss. Assuming no prior knowledge of economics, this textbook is well suited for use on interdisciplinary environmental science and management courses. It has extensive student-friendly features including discussion questions and exercises, keyword highlighting, real-world illustrations, further reading and website addresses.
650			_aEcology -- Economic aspects
650			_aSustainable development
650			_aEconomics
650			_aEnvironmental sciences
650			_aRenewable energy sources
700			_aStagl, Sigrid
700			_aCommon, Mick
942			_cBK
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