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Environmental economics
First published 1979 · 511 pages
A methodical, scholarly exploration of the intersection between economic development and environmental policy.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a structured university lecture hall. It offers a steady, methodical pace, guiding the reader through the foundational intersections of economic development and environmental policy. The mood is distinctly scholarly and analytical, grounded heavily in academic rigor, complete with extensive bibliographical references and indexes. The prose is instructional and objective, designed to educate rather than entertain, making it a staple for academic syllabi. It will deeply satisfy students, researchers, and policy enthusiasts who appreciate a clear, textbook-style approach to understanding how environmental aspects shape, and are shaped by, economic frameworks.
- Mood
- scholarly
- structured
- analytical
- Tone
- academic
- objective
- informative
- methodical
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- environmental policy · economic development · academic foundations
- The writing
- Clear, instructional, and heavily referenced, prioritizing clarity and academic rigor over stylistic flourish.
- The arc
- A structured progression from foundational concepts to complex policy analysis.
- Who it's for
- Students, researchers, and policy enthusiasts looking for a foundational, textbook-style approach to environmental economics.
About the book
Includes bibliographical references (p.[446]-459) and indexes.
Description from Open Library.
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