This concise text provides an introduction to the concepts and theories of environmental economics for students of environmental science, geography and economics.

This concise text provides an introduction to the concepts and theories of environmental economics for students of environmental science, geography and economics. John Bowers, an environmental economist who has worked with numerous environmental and conservation organisations, presents a critical analysis of the neoclassical approach to environmental economics. He offers new insights on the choice of instruments for environmental policy, on valuing the environment and on criteria for achieving sustainable development.