The economics of ecosystems and biodiversity : ecological and economic foundations /
Pushpam Kumar
The economics of ecosystems and biodiversity : ecological and economic foundations / edited by Pushpam Kumar. - London ; Washington, DC : Earthscan, c2010. - xxxix, 410 p. : ill., maps ;
"An Output of TEEB: The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Integrating the ecological and economic dimensions in biodiversity and ecosystem service valuation -- Biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystem services -- Measuring biophysical quantities and the use of indicators -- The socio-cultural context of ecosystem and biodiversity valuation -- The economics of valuing ecosystem services and biodiversity -- Discounting, ethics, and options for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem integrity -- Lessons learned and linkages with national policies.
9781849712125 (alk. paper) 1849712123 (alk. paper)
Ecology
Ecosystem services.
Biodiversity
Environmental economics.
333.9516 / PUS
The economics of ecosystems and biodiversity : ecological and economic foundations / edited by Pushpam Kumar. - London ; Washington, DC : Earthscan, c2010. - xxxix, 410 p. : ill., maps ;
"An Output of TEEB: The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Integrating the ecological and economic dimensions in biodiversity and ecosystem service valuation -- Biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystem services -- Measuring biophysical quantities and the use of indicators -- The socio-cultural context of ecosystem and biodiversity valuation -- The economics of valuing ecosystem services and biodiversity -- Discounting, ethics, and options for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem integrity -- Lessons learned and linkages with national policies.
9781849712125 (alk. paper) 1849712123 (alk. paper)
Ecology
Ecosystem services.
Biodiversity
Environmental economics.
333.9516 / PUS