Accessible to students and practitioners without an advanced degree in environmental economics, this essential reference work pinpoints the role of the economy in both creating and solving many of the world's most pressing environmental challenges.

Land use change is one of the most pervasive socioeconomic forces affecting ecological systems, economic systems, and human wellbeing. This handbook draws on recent advances in several economic fields that investigate land use behaviour, making this a must-read for those who want to understand...