Environmental and Natural Resource Economics: A Contemporary Approach - Tapa dura

‘Since its first edition, this book has been celebrated as a kind of tour-de-force covering environmental and natural resource economics and providing the right balance between the neoclassical and ecological approaches. The fourth edition is clear, informative, appealing to students from the natural sciences, as well as those from social sciences, whilst its new chapters are the first comprehensive treatment of the post COP 21 world. It will be appreciated by all those concerned for the future of the planet.’ ― Professor Alain Alcouffe, Toulouse University, France

‘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

‘An important achievement. This is a carefully crafted textbook that should appeal to students from the natural sciences, as well as those from economics and other social sciences. The text covers a number of important topics that most texts neglect, including agricultural sustainability, the relationship between trade and the environment, and the role of local and national institutions in promoting environment-friendly development. The tone of the book is formal yet friendly, and the layout of text, tables, and figures is top notch. Each chapter includes numerous useful links to material on the worldwide web. This book should prove popular with students and instructors alike.’ ― Gerald Shively, Purdue University, USA

‘This is 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 the right balance between the neoclassical and ecological approaches has been provided. It is a most appealing text.’ ― Professor Steven Kemp, Curtin University, Australia

Jonathan M. Harris is Director of the Theory and Education Program at the Tufts University Global Development and Environment Institute, USA. His current research focuses on the implications of large-scale environmental problems, especially global climate change, for macroeconomic theory and policy.

Brian Roach is Senior Research Associate at the Tufts University Global Development and Environment Institute and a lecturer at Tufts University and Brandeis University, USA. He has published numerous articles on non-market valuation of natural resources, including drinking water quality, water-based recreation, and wildlife.