Dictionary of Environmental Economics Author:Anil Markandya, Renat Perelet, Pamela Mason, Tim Taylor Now available in paperback, this is the first comprehensive dictionary of environmental economics, compiled by leading academics in the field. Each expression or phrase is explained clearly in non-technical language, with references given to its use in the growing literature on the subject area. From abatement to zonal travel cost method, this... more » dictionary encompasses over 1000 cross-referenced entries on topics such as: * environmental instruments for policy-making * techniques applied in environmental and natural resource economics * major issues in environmental economics and environmental management * economics of sustainable development * natural resource accounting * international environmental agreements As well as providing incisive answers to questions such as "what is natural capital?" or "when are crowding diseconomies important?", the dictionary includes a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations and a complete bibliography detailing the major texts in the field. The "Dictionary of Environmental Economics" will prove to be an essential tool for students and policy-makers.« less