The economics of ecosystems and biodiversity [electronic resource] : ecological and economic foundations / edited by Pushpam Kumar.
Material type: TextPublication details: London ; Washington, D.C. : Earthscan, c2010. Description: xxxix, 410 p. : ill., mapsISBN: 9781849775489 (e-book : PDF)Subject(s): Ecology -- Economic aspects | Ecosystem services | Biodiversity -- Economic aspects | Environmental economicsGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: No titleOnline resources: Click here to access online Also available in print edition."An Output of TEEB: The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Integrating the ecological and economic dimensions in biodiversity and ecosystem service valuation -- 2. Biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystem services -- 3. Measuring biophysical quantities and the use of indicators -- 4. The socio-cultural context of ecosystem and biodiversity valuation -- 5. The economics of valuing ecosystem services and biodiversity -- 6. Discounting, ethics and options for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem integrity -- 7. Key messages and linkages with national policies.
Also available in print edition.
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