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  • The Fiscal System and the Polluter Pays Principle

    A Case Study of Ireland

    by Alan Barrett, John Lawlor, Sue Scott ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    First published in 1997, this volume describes the theoretical underpinning of the Polluter Pays Principle as a means to deliver environmental benefits and reduce perverse incentives. By systematically examining each major sector of the economy to identify environmental issues, it considers how the principle can be applied to the Irish fiscal system and then proposes alterations to the system in ... Read more

    $49.99 USD

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  • Environmental Economics

    A Very Short Introduction

    by Stephen Smith ...
    Series series Very Short Introductions
    If environmental protection is costly, how much should we spend on pollution control? Is it worth reducing pollution to zero, or should we accept some level of pollution because of the economic benefits associated with it? How can we assess the benefits that people get from a less-polluted atmosphere? In broad terms, environmental economics looks at how economic activity and policy affect the ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • The Body Corporate Handbook

    A Guide to Buying, Owning and Living in a Strata Scheme or Owners Corporation in Australia

    by Stephen Raff ...
    Population growth, rising property prices and the dream of a new lifestyle have made body corporate living more and more popular in Australia. Living in an apartment, unit or townhouse can be a rewarding experience, but body corporate life can also be confusing. In this book, expert author Stephen Raff clarifies the rules and answers vital questions such as:What should I look out for when buying a ... Read more

    $23.00 USD

  • Home Truths

    Confronting New Zealand’s Housing Crisis

    by Philippa Howden-Chapman ...
    Series Book 37 - BWB Texts
    The poor standard of current housing, and the inability of too many people on low incomes to access decent housing, is causing a cascade of problems that are avoidable.Housing affordability. Unhealthy homes. Wealth inequality. Environmental sustainability. Social mobility. The state of New Zealand housing is central to many major issues confronting this country. In this wide-ranging BWB Text, ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Rural Economics and Development

    100% Pure Adrenaline

    by Preet Pal Singh ...
    Series Book 1 - Surf Rangers
    Rural development is a strategy designed to improve the economic and social life of the rural people. Rural development involves extending the benefits of development to the poorest among the population. The concept of rural development has now undergone a change and has become more comprehensive. This book covering all the topics of Rural Development as per UGC syllabus. ... Read more

    $7.19 USD

  • Short Circuit

    Strengthening Local Economies for Security in an Unstable World

    by Richard Douthwaite ...
    With the deregulation of international trade and a free movement of capital, the world economy is more unstable than ever and liable to economic collapse. So precarious is it that it should no longer be relied upon to provided all the goods, fuel, food and services we need to live. As unemployment rises in every industrialized country, increasing numbers are excluded from participation in the ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Fixing Fuel Poverty

    Challenges and Solutions

    by Brenda Boardman ...
    Since its publication in the early 90s, Brenda Boardman's Fuel Poverty has been the reference text for those wishing to learn about this complex subject. In this, its successor, she turns a critical eye to the new millennium and finds that the situation, while now more widely recognised, is far from having improved.The book begins by discussing the political awakening to the issue and exploring ... Read more

    $65.99 USD

  • Introduction to Social Housing

    by Paul Reeves ...
    The provision and management of social housing for those who are unable to access the housing market is essential to the maintenance of the fabric of society. The social housing industry is vast and still growing. There are very few countries in the world where some form of subsidised housing does not exist, and the total number of social homes is likely to grow worldwide, as are the challenges of ... Read more

    $79.99 USD

  • Mastering the Commodities Markets

    A step-by-step guide to the markets, products and their trading

    by Francesca Taylor ...
    Series series Financial Times Series
    An introduction to commodity markets covering specific commodities such as gold, oil, rare earths, aqua and agriculture.This is a comprehensive introduction to commodities markets, written so that you can quickly scan the book before a meeting and run through the specific chapter that interests you. Designed for the non-specialist, this book covers the topics from a practical perspective, and ... Read more

    $54.99 USD

  • Factor Four

    Doubling Wealth, Halving Resource Use - A Report to the Club of Rome

    by Ernst U.von Weizsacker ...
    Since the industrial revolution, progress has meant an increase in labour productivity. Factor Four describes a new form of progress, resource productivity, a form which meets the overriding imperative for the future (sustainability). It shows how at least four times as much wealth can be extracted from the resources we use. As the authors put it, the book is about doing more with less, but this ... Read more

    $57.99 USD

  • Water Finance

    Public Responsibilities and Private Opportunities

    by Neil S. Grigg ...
    Series Book 677 - Wiley Finance
    A detailed look at the water industry and the trends that can lead to investment opportunitiesWater has quickly grown into a big global business, with annual revenues in the United States alone reaching over $200 billion. In the years ahead, companies as well as governments must find innovative ways to address important issues within this field without sacrificing basic needs, such as safety of ... Read more

    $57.00 USD

  • Energy Efficiency in Housing Management

    Policies and Practice in Eleven Countries

    Edited by Nico Nieboer, Sasha Tsenkova, Vincent Gruis, Anke van Hal ...
    The embedding of energy efficiency in the management of individual housing organisations is crucial for the realization of current ambitious energy efficiency policies. This issue is examined for the first time in this book through an analysis of selected case studies in new ‘green’ buildings, as well as in the retrofitting of existing housing, maintenance and budgeting. The links between policy ... Read more

    $65.99 USD