Force of nature

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P.K. Rao

"Sustainable Development: Economics and Policy applies an interdisciplinary perspective to the latest developments in economic analysis and to policies affecting the global environment and economic development. Serious students of economics, growth theory, environmental science, and political science - as well as governmental and institutional policymakers - will find this the most comprehensive review of the literature and up-to-date text in the field. Extensive pedagogy is included to facilitate classroom use."--BOOK JACKET.

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John Felleman

The stewardship of land and water natural resources is ultimately the responsibility of the owners, managers, and users of these resources. The environmental movement addressed these complex issues through an ever growing complex of top down federal, state, and local regulations each focusing on a narrow topics such as water pollution . The information revolution, which paralled these regulations, compartmentalized the data and information used in regualtion into numerous independent "data silos". This non techniacal book provides a graphic approach to undertanding how this information system has evolved, and presents recommendations on how to bridge the information gap between bureaucratic processess and knowledge needs of the stewards.

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Laura E. Huggins

In this innovative book, Laura E. Huggins finds path breaking entrepreneurial solutions to difficult environmental challenges in some of the world's poorest areas. The approaches entrepreneurs are taking to these challenges involve establishing property rights and encouraging market exchange. From beehives to barbed wire, these tools are creating positive incentives and promoting both economic development and environmental improvements. The case studies are from the developing world and reveal where the biggest victories for less poverty and more conservation can be won. The pursuit begins by learning from local people solving local problems. Environmental Entrepreneurship encourages a broad audience to consider secure property rights and free markets as key ingredients to moving out of poverty and improving environmental quality at the same time. It will appeal to academics and students of environmental studies, environmental economics, environmental policy, as well as international development and business. Entrepreneurs and environmental groups such as The Nature Conservancy, Conservation International, and The World Resources Institute will also find a wealth of invaluable information in this book.

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Paul Collier, Anthony J. Venables

"The study of natural resource extraction in resource-rich countries often shows that plunder, rather than prosperity, has become the norm. Management of natural resources differs widely in every state; a close examination of the decision making chains in various states highlights the key principles that need to be followed to avoid distortion and dependence. This book consists of eight case studies investigating the political economy of the decision chain, revealing where various states have met with success, or failed disastrously. This original research provides a unique insight into how different countries have handled their resource extraction. This book is essential reading for students, researchers and policy makers working across development economics and natural resource economics. "--