Theory -- Discounting and the evaluation of climate policy -- Global warming and economic externalities -- Part V. Economic …This is the first book combining research on the Global Environment, Catastrophic Risks and Economic Theory and Policy …. Modern economic theory originated in the middle of the twentieth century when industrial expansion coupled with population …

This book describes the principles of integrated assessment models (IAM) for climate change economics and introduces … various computable models for different development mechanisms under climate change governance. The authors present several … in the book help governments and policy-makers tackle climate change and take positive measures on climate governance as …

Charakteristika von Umweltgütern -- 5 Instrumente der Umweltpolitik -- 6 Der Klimawandel als globales Umweltproblem -- 7 Empirische … Wasser und Klimaschutz zu suchen. Dieses Buch führt in die Grundlagen der Umweltökonomik ein, stellt aber auch aktuelle … Forschungsfragen vor. Die Theorie externer Effekte sowie die Besonderheiten von Umweltgütern werden ausführlich erläutert, ebenso …

Management under the Act on the Rational Use of Energy" as a Measure to Combat Climate Change for the Hotel Industry -- 7 …Focusing on air pollution, energy efficiency and climate change, this book provides a unique introduction to Japan … addresses policies and regulations related to energy efficiency and climate change; it evaluates the effectiveness of Japan …

Part 1 - Theoretical and Conceptual Framing of Climate Change Governance -- Part2 - Case Studies I : Policy-related and …Climate change is a cause for concern both globally and locally. In order for it to be tackled holistically, its … governance is an important topic needing scientific and practical consideration. Climate change governance is an emerging area …

This book introduces innovative approaches to pursue climate change adaptation and to support the long …-term implementation of climate change policies. Offering new case studies and data, as well as projects and initiatives implemented across … the globe, the contributors present new tools, approaches and methods to pursue and facilitate innovation in climate …

This book discusses climate change as a social issue, examining the incompatibility of capitalist development and Earth …, energy regimes and climate change during Fordism and finance-driven capitalism …

The climate policy debate has been dominated by economic estimates of the costs of policies to reduce greenhouse gas … 'climate rights' is crucial to determining the economic affects of various policies. Bringing these considerations to the …

Preface -- Part 1:- Climate Change and Socio-Economic Issues -- Part II: Policy and Technology Responses. …This book investigates the socio-economic impacts of Climate Change in the Asia-Pacific region. The authors put forward … reduce the negative impacts of climate change. The needs and interests of critical and neglected groups are highlighted …