| Description |
1 online resource (455 pages) : illustrations, maps |
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data file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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 -- Key messages and linkages with national policies. |
| Summary |
"Human well-being relies critically on ecosystem services provided by nature. Examples include water and air quality regulation, nutrient cycling and decomposition, plant pollination and flood control, all of which are dependent on biodiversity. They are predominantly public goods with limited or no markets and do not command any price in the conventional economic system, so their loss is often not detected and continues unaddressed and unabated. This in turn not only impacts human well-being, but also seriously undermines the sustainability of the economic system"--Provided by publisher. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Ecology -- Economic aspects.
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Ecology -- Economic aspects. |
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Ecosystem services.
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Ecosystem services. |
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Biodiversity -- Economic aspects.
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Biodiversity -- Economic aspects. |
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Biodiversity. |
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Environmental economics.
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Environmental economics. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Kumar, Pushpam.
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Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (Project)
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Economics of ecosystems and biodiversity. London ; Washington, DC : Earthscan, ©2010 9781849712125 (DLC) 2010028008 (OCoLC)645706056 |
| ISBN |
9781849775489 (electronic book) |
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1849775486 (electronic book) |
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9781136538803 (electronic book) |
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1136538801 (electronic book) |
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0415501083 |
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9780415501088 |
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9781849712125 (alkaline paper) |
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1849712123 (alkaline paper) |
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9780415501088 (paperback) |
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