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.

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