Economics and Environmental Change

The Challenges We Face

Clement A. Tisdell, Professor Emeritus, School of Economics, The University of Queensland, Australia

In this innovative book, Clement Tisdell adopts a holistic approach, combining economic, social, biophysical and historical considerations to analyse the economic origins of major contemporary environmental problems, especially those associated with climate change. The ability of humankind to respond effectively to these problems is assessed in a unique and lucid fashion. The depth and nature of social embedding is identified as the major (but not the only) barrier to dealing with human-induced environmental change.

的工作说明和非常有用的. It would be an appropriate text for upper division and graduate courses considering economics, public policy, and the environment. It would be a welcome addition to the library of scholars working in this field and
would be an appropriate acquisition for most college and university libraries.’
– Michael L. Hirsch, International Social Science Review

‘Why is it so difficult to protect the environment? This book reflects on the historical, physical and social complexity of the task from the point of view of an economist while remaining accessible to a non-specialist. The depth and breadth of the author’s knowledge has enriched every chapter of this book. The novel views especially on the historical origins of environmental issues and social embeddedness and consumer sovereignty treat the reader to refreshing perspectives beyond those of normal economics.’
– Tooraj Jamasb, Durham University, UK