In a rapidly changing policy and scientific context, this new edition reflects an updated perspective on modern environmental topics. Now in its fifth edition, this textbook includes enhanced and updated material on energy, climate change, greening the economy, population, agriculture, forests and water.
"I think that you have written the perfect introductory text covering environmental and natural resource economics. The production is first-rate - very clear and uncluttered, excellent diagrams and examples, well thought out discussion questions and problems. The choice and sequence of topics is excellent and you have provided for the right balance between the neoclassical and ecological approaches. It is a most appealing text."
- Professor Steven Kemp, Curtin University, Australia
"The book is simply great! It is really one of a kind. It fills an important need in the field, which will become more and more important in the future, no doubt - integrating standard environmental economics and ecological economics. The book is very clear, very informative, flows very well, and indeed is written as a very interesting and fascinating story. The students like it. The additional materials that come with the book are also very good. In short, job well done!"
- Rafael Reuveny, School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University