Graham Squires

Urban and Environmental Economics (eBook, PDF)

An Introduction

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Illustrated throughout, and with lists of further reading in every chapter, this book is ideal for students at all levels who need to get to grips with the economics of the environment within a built environment context. It explains the theory needed to understand crucial tools and economic techniques such as cost-benefit analysis, discounting, resource valuation, and macro-economic tools. Particularly useful to those studying planning, land economy, environmental management, or housing development.

---

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in A, B, BG, CY, CZ, D, DK, EW, E, FIN, F, GR, HR, H, IRL, I, LT, L, LR, M, NL, PL, P, R, S, SLO, SK ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. August 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781136791017
• Artikelnr.: 38270418

Autorenporträt

Graham Squires is a Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol. His research interests include economics (urban and environmental), development, real estate, spatial planning, housing, neighbourhoods and regeneration. He has written academic books and journal articles, in addition to working on various consultancy projects in policy and practice. His previous book, Introduction to Building Procurement, was published by Routledge in 2011.

Inhaltsangabe

1. What is Urban and Environmental Economics? 2. Perspectives in Urban and
Environmental Economics 3. The Built and Natural Environment According to
Economists 4. The Basic Economic Problem in Shared Spaces 5. Limits to
Growth: Balancing Space and Resources 6. Market Forces: Demand and Supply
7. Failure of the Market and Externalities 8. Cost-Benefit Analysis and
Discounting 9. Macro-Economic Considerations 10. Macro-economic Objectives
and Policy Tools 11. Shared Urban Space: Themes and Application 12.
Environmental Resources and Use in Urban Space 13. Policy and Contemporary
Challenges