Environmental Economics: Theory and Applications (Paperback or Softback)

Environmental Economics: Theory and Applications by Katar Singh and Anil Shishodia examines how economic concepts can illuminate environmental challenges and inform practical responses. With particular attention to collective action, environmental policy, sustainable management and governance, the book is intended for graduate and postgraduate students as well as educators, researchers, environmental professionals and policy makers in India.

A Broad Academic Foundation This academic resource brings together fundamental concepts, theories, analytical tools and frameworks used in environmental economics. It connects economic reasoning with environmental concerns, helping readers examine the underlying causes of environmental problems and consider policy responses and management strategies.

Environmental Issues and Real World Applications Examples, case studies and research data place major environmental questions in context, including global warming, acid rain and ozone depletion. These applications connect environmental economics with policy choices, collective action, environmental governance and sustainable management while reinforcing the relationship between theory and practice.

For Academic and Professional Use Written in clear and engaging language, the book is designed to make complex concepts easier to understand without losing their analytical significance. It provides a substantial resource for learning, teaching, research and professional reference across environmental economics, environmental policy and related fields.

Connecting Economics Policy and Sustainability For readers studying the relationship between economic activity, environmental conservation and public policy, this book provides a focused exploration of the theories and applications shaping the field.

Katar Singh is the former Director of the Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA), Gujarat. With over 50 years of expertise in teaching, research, and consulting in agricultural and rural development, he has authored/co-authored nine books and published over 120 articles. He holds a PhD in agricultural economics from the University of Illinois and has conducted postdoctoral research at Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA and Indiana University, Bloomington, USA. A former professor at IRMA and G.B. Pant University, he has led numerous research projects and received several prestigious awards, including the Rathindra Puraskar (2003) and the Sir Chhotu Ram National Award (1996-97) for his significant contributions to rural development and agricultural research.

Anil Shishodia currently works in the Information/Reference Services Department at the Calgary Public Library in Calgary, Canada. Previously, he served as a Senior Lecturer in the Postgraduate Department of Economics at Sardar Patel University (SPU), Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat. He was a World Bank Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in environmental economics at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA, from August 1999 to May 2000, where he completed advanced courses in natural resources and environmental economics, including environmental ethics. At SPU, he played a key role in designing and teaching a postgraduate course in environmental economics. With over 11 years of experience in teaching and research, he has published several articles on the subject.