Global challenges
Subtitle: an approach to environmental, political, and economic problems
By: Todd Sandler.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Cambridge, U.K; New York, NY, USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 234
Subjects: Economic policy -- International cooperation; Environmental policy -- International cooperation; Competition, International
Description: Using simple economic reasoning, this book analyzes a broad range of global challenges including global warming, ozone shield depletion, acid rain, nuclear waste disposal, revolution dispersion, international terrorism, disease eradication, population growth, tropical deforestation, and peacemaking. These challenges are put into perspective in terms of scientific, economic, and political considerations.

Many of these contingencies are shown to be solvable or reduceable without much explicit coordination among nations. Although there is no single panacea for these challenges, much can be done to tailor solutions. This book is intended for a wide audience drawn from the social sciences, including economics, environmental studies, political science, sociology, and public policy. It should also interest the general reader who wants to learn about global challenges.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-225) and indexes.