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The economics of ecosystems and biodiversity : ecological and economic foundations /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pushpam Kumar
Other Authors: Kumar, Pushpam
Format: Printed Book
Published: London ; Washington, DC : Earthscan, c2010.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Integrating the ecological and economic dimensions in biodiversity and ecosystem service valuation
  • Biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystem services
  • Measuring biophysical quantities and the use of indicators
  • The socio-cultural context of ecosystem and biodiversity valuation
  • The economics of valuing ecosystem services and biodiversity
  • Discounting, ethics, and options for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem integrity
  • Lessons learned and linkages with national policies.