Greenhouse Economics: Value and EthicsTaylor & Francis, 2002 - 298 pages Examining one of the most crucial issues in the modern world: human induced climate change, here Clive Spash provides a refreshing interdisciplinary perspective, pulling together strands of natural science, economics and ethics. Described by John Gowdy as ‘the best exposition to date on the political economy of climate policy’, this remarkable volume poses serious questions and gives intelligent answers. The issues it addresses are relevant to a range of environmental problems, and it covers themes such as:
By rigorously examining international and governmental sources, and key contemporary issues, Spash provides an up-to-date and informative analysis. A well-organized study (including a glossary and helpful acronym list), this book will be of strong interest to students and academics in the fields of ecological and environmental economics, and is essential reading for all those to whom climate change is a professional or personal concern. |
From inside the book
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... benefits of GHG control 153 The theory behind economic assessment 154 Studies using cost–benefit analysis 160 Conclusions 177 7 Loading the dice? Values, opinions and ethics 184 Inconsistency and disputed values 185 Strong uncertainty ...
... Benefits of GHG control for China as weighted by CBA studies 170 7.1 Author weighting of impacts in CBA studies of GHG control for the US 193 7.2 Author weighting of benefits in CBA studies of GHG control at the world level 195 8.1 ...
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