Environmental Economics: Theory and Applications (Paperback or Softback)

Environmental Economics: Theory and Applications offers a thorough and insightful exploration of the field, with a special focus on theories of collective action, environmental policy and sustainable management practices. Blending theoretical foundations with practical insights, the book introduces key concepts, tools and techniques in a clear and accessible manner. It equips readers with the analytical skills needed to understand the root causes of environmental challenges and to devise effective policy responses and management strategies.

Key features include:

• An innovative synthesis of fundamental concepts, theories and frameworks.
• Clear and engaging language that simplifies complex ideas.
• Real-world examples and case studies to enhance understanding.
• Up-to-date research data on pressing environmental issues such as global warming, acid rain and ozone depletion.
• A strong focus on policy development and environmental governance.
• This valuable resource is ideal for graduate and postgraduate students, additionally serving the needs of educators, researchers, environmental professionals and policy-makers across India.

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.