TRANSPORT, THE ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC POLICY - Hardcover

Button, Kenneth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1852784431 ISBN 13: 9781852784430

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing, 1993

Synopsis

Transport is generally recognized to have a serious impact on the global environment, an issue that is attracting world wide attention in the 1990s. This important book sheds new light on the environmental costs of transport. It discusses all modes of transport and their effects on major problems such as greenhouse gases, depletion of non-renewable resources, urban sprawl, acid rain and oil spillage. Drawing on the most recent research in environmental economics, it discusses problems of regulation and the implications for economic policy. This genuinely international and comparative book will be essential reading for economists, transport planners, policy makers and environmental scientists.

About this title

About the Author:

Kenneth Button, University Professor, Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University, US

Review:

`Kenneth Button is acknowledged as a leading authority on transport policy, so it is no surprise that he has written an erudite and instructive work in his area of specialization. His book is also accessible.' -- John Gordon, International Affairs `As before the author looks at the general principles applying to all forms of transport and both students and those concerned with the supply of transport services will welcome this new edition.' -- Aslib Book Guide `This fascinating book provides an insight into the mind of an economist obviously concerned about the limitation of his profession in solving the problems posed for the environment by the growth of transport.' -- Mayer Hillman, Cities

About this edition

• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 1852784431
• ISBN 13: 9781852784430
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 184