{"product_id":"environmental-economics-a-critique-of-benefit-cost-analysis","title":"Environmental Economics: A Critique Of Benefit-Cost Analysis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philip E. Graves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2010\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8131603342\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.6 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the past twenty-five years, governmental decision-makers have relied heavily on the economic approach of benefit-cost analysis to guide resource allocation decisions. However, \u003cem\u003eEnvironmental Economics\u003c\/em\u003e offers a non-technical and easily understandable critique of this method, highlighting why its application in environmental contexts often results in a bias against the environment. The book explores the limitations of benefit-cost analysis in environmental settings and presents a compelling case for why many policies, which initially appear to have costs greater than their benefits, can, in reality, enhance overall welfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraves equips environmentalists with the tools to effectively argue that pursuing such policies can result in long-term societal benefits, offering a fresh perspective on how environmental economics can be applied to better inform decision-making in the face of environmental challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilip E. Graves, Ph.D. from Northwestern University (1973), is a professor with a focus on environmental economics, urban\/regional economics, and applied price theory. His recent research addresses labor supply market failures, the optimal provision of public goods, and the disparity between willingness-to-accept and willingness-to-pay. Graves has also explored economic growth, business cycles, and the role of amenities in household location decisions. His work in monetary economics and applied microeconomics continues to shape his broad contributions to economic thought.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50011183644976,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_8131603342","price":842.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/81D76KnFLHL.jpg?v=1756393826","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/environmental-economics-a-critique-of-benefit-cost-analysis","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}