The economics of climate change
By: Anthony D. Owen & Nick Hanley.
Contributors: Hanley, Nick.
Series: Routledge explorations in environmental economics ;; 3
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 297
Subjects: Environmental economics.; Climatic changes -- Economic aspects.
Description: "It is a truth almost universally acknowledged that the impact of climate change is one of the most significant challenges facing the world today. Mitigating this impact will require profound changes in many economic, business, political and industrial spheres." "This book provides a sound analytical assessment of the key issues at the heart of the economics of climate change such as: the economics of the Kyoto Protocol, Cost-Benefit Analysis and Climate Change, Developing Countries and Climate Change."

"With contributions from recognized authorities in their disciplines, this book will be appreciated by academics with an interest in environmental economics, climate change and energy economics. The book will also appeal to environmental consultants as well as policy-makers."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.