The economics of ecosystems and biodiversity : ecological and economic foundations / edited by Pushpam Kumar. - London ; Washington, DC : Earthscan, c2010. - xxxix, 410 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.

"An Output of TEEB: The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity.".

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

9781849712125 (hbk.) : $55.00 1849712123 (hbk.)

2010028008

GBB079218 bnb


Ecology--Economic aspects.
Ecosystem services.
Biodiversity--Economic aspects.
Environmental economics.
Ecology--Economic aspects.
Biodiversity--Economic aspects.

QH541.15.E25 / E36 2010

333.95