This thoroughly revised third edition offers comprehensive coverage of the economics of climate change and climate policy, and is a suitable guide for advanced undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students. Topics discussed include the costs and benefits of adaptation and mitigation, discounting, uncertainty, equity, policy instruments, the second best, and international agreements.Key features:In-depth treatment of the economics of climate changeCareful explanation of concepts and their application to climate policyCustomizable integrated assessment model that illustrates all issues discussedSpecific usage guidelines for each level of readerCompanion website with data, quizzes, videos, and further readingDiscussion of the latest developments in theory and policyGreater attention to policy and market imperfections than in the second edition.This book is an essential text for students in economics, climate change, and environmental policy, an excellent resource for researchers and practitioners, and a key text to support professors in their teaching.
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‘Richard Tol is not only a leading researcher but also a gifted educator. His textbook Climate Economics has established itself as the leading textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides the reader with a thorough grounding in the economics of climate change written in an accessible style.’
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781802205435
Publisert
2023-03-10
Utgave
3. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Høyde
244 mm
Bredde
169 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
286

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Om bidragsyterne

Richard S.J. Tol, University of Sussex, UK and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands