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H. Spencer . Ed(S): Banzhaf - Political Economy Of Environmental J - 9780804780612 - V9780804780612
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Political Economy Of Environmental J

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Description for Political Economy Of Environmental J hardcover. This is the first book-length examination of environmental justice from the perspective of economics. A cast of top contributors evaluates why underprivileged citizens are overexposed to toxic environments--exploring related implications for policy remedies. Editor(s): Banzhaf, H. Spencer. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCN; RNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 635.

The environmental justice literature convincingly shows that poor people and minorities live in more polluted neighborhoods than do other groups. These findings have sparked a broad activist movement, numerous local lawsuits, and several federal policy reforms.

Despite the importance of environmental justice, the topic has received little attention from economists. And yet, economists have much to contribute, as several explanations for the correlation between pollution and marginalized citizens rely on market mechanisms. Understanding the role of these mechanisms is crucial to designing policy remedies, for each lends itself to a different interpretation to the locus of injustices. Moreover, the ... Read more

In the first book-length examination of environmental justice from the perspective of economics, a cast of top contributors evaluates why underprivileged citizens are overexposed to toxic environments and what policy can do to help. While the text engages economic methods, it is written for an interdisciplinary audience.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Palo Alto, United States
ISBN
9780804780612
SKU
V9780804780612
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About H. Spencer . Ed(S): Banzhaf
H. Spencer Banzhaf is an Associate Professor of Economics at Georgia State University. Banzhaf is also a Research Associate in the National Bureau of Economic Research and a Senior Research Fellow at the Property and Environment Research Center.

Reviews for Political Economy Of Environmental J
"Enhanced with the inclusion of a comprehensive index, The Political Economy of Environmental Justices is an impressive body of seminal scholarship and very highly recommended for professional and academic library, Environmental Studies and Economic Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists."
James A. Cox
Midwest Book Review
"This volume is vital reading to scholars with an interest ... Read more

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