This edition contains a series of completely new debates on controversies in the field and many new application examples, all described below. In addition to containing a greatly expanded glossary (Over 60 new terms), new art work, and completely update data, the text references over 100 new studies, covers a host of new topics, and expands on several previously introduced topics.
Chapter 1 Visions of the Future
Chapter 2 Valuing the Environment: Concepts
Chapter 3 Valuing the Environment: Methods
Chapter 4 Property Rights, Externalities, and Environmental Problems
Chapter 5 Sustainable Development: Defining the Concept
Chapter 6 The Populaiton Problem
Chapter 7 The Allocation of Depletable and Renewable Resources: An Overview
Chapter 8 Depletable, Nonrecyclable Energy Reources: Oil, Gas, Coal, and Uranium
Chapter 9 Recyclable Resources: Minerals, Paper, Glass, and More
Chapter 10 Replenishalbe but Depletable Resources: Water
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