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Environmental Policy

By Dieter Helm

Environmental Policy Poetry

Environmental Policy

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The twentieth century witnessed unparalleled economic growth among developed countries, largely based upon the exploitation of fossil fuels, and unparalleled population growth in developing countries. These broad trends in turn did massive damage to the environment. Biodiversity has suffered its biggest reverse since the last great extinctions in geological time, and the burning of fossil fuels has begun to change our climate.

But it was only at the end of the century that environmental concerns were transformed from a narrow sectional interest, moving to the centre-stage of government, and on to the main agendas of companies. Once a minority interest, the environment now commands the attention of ministers, chief executives, and consumers in the supermarket. Party manifestos proclaim the greenness of politicians, companies produce environmental reports, and shoppers opt for organic food and avoid genetically modified products.

This volume focuses on the practical design of economic instruments for environmental policy. It is divided into three parts: the overarching policy context; the choice of policy instruments; and applications to the main sectors of the economy.
Product details
Number of Pages:
348
Release Date:
2001-02-15
Publication Date:
2000-11-30
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
019924135X
ISBN13:
9780199241354
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
687 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
23 cm
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