This book provides a probing examination of problems unique to the world's poorest countries as they attempt to achieve environmentally sound economic development. Using Ecuador as an example, the authors present six case studies that focus on tropical deforestation, farmland degradation, inefficient water resource development, oil industry pollution in Amazonian rainforests, disturbance of coastal ecosystems, and management of the Galapagos Islands. The authors argue throughout the book that fundamental policy reforms are ...
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This book provides a probing examination of problems unique to the world's poorest countries as they attempt to achieve environmentally sound economic development. Using Ecuador as an example, the authors present six case studies that focus on tropical deforestation, farmland degradation, inefficient water resource development, oil industry pollution in Amazonian rainforests, disturbance of coastal ecosystems, and management of the Galapagos Islands. The authors argue throughout the book that fundamental policy reforms are needed both to meet the challenge of mounting resource scarcity and to achieve sustainable economic progress. They also make the case that resource users' property rights must be strengthened, market forces given freer reign, and investment stepped up in human capital and in the rural economy's scientific and technological base. Finally, the book provides support for the notion that economic development and environmental conservation can be complementary provided that intelligent policies are implemented. The book will be useful to development and resource economists, resource management specialists, and conservation professionals. These cases also offer valuable insights for environmentally concerned general readers.
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Textual maps, graphs & tables. Slight corner bump, minor rubbing, VG. 24x16cm, ix, 150 pp. Contents: The Causes of Renewable Resource Degradation: Environmental Crisis in the Latin American Countryside; Causes of Increasing Resource Scarcity; Policy Crisis & Environmental Degradation; Case Studies: Tropical Deforestation; Farmland Degradation; Waste & Misallocation of Water Resources; Oil Industry Pollution in the Ecuadorian Amazon; Shrimp Mariculture & Coastal Ecosystems; Tourism & Species Preservation in the Galapagos; Conclusions & Recommendations: Development & the Environment: Some Common Fallacies; Resolving the Policy Crisis.
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Minor rubbing. VG. 24x16cm, ix, 150 pp. Contents: The Causes of Renewable Resource Degradation: Environmental Crisis in the Latin American Countryside; Causes of Increasing Resource Scarcity; Policy Crisis & Environmental Degradation; Case Studies: Tropical Deforestation; Farmland Degradation; Waste & Misallocation of Water Resources; Oil Industry Pollution in the Ecuadorian Amazon; Shrimp Mariculture & Coastal Ecosystems; Tourism & Species Preservation in the Galápagos; Conclusions & Recommendations: Development & the Environment: Some Common Fallacies; Resolving the Policy Crisis.
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New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 160 p. Contains: Illustrations. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 160 p. Contains: Illustrations. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.