Free book on environmental economics

Jason Scorse, of the Monterey Institute of International Studies, has written a book on what environmentalists need to know about economics. He has also made it available online, free of charge.

The first six chapters consider the general approach of economists to environmental issues. The next eight chapters look into specific environmental issues, including climate change (PDF). The relatively brief climate chapter concentrates on the possibility of an international cap-and-trade or carbon tax system, rather than focusing on some of the more conceptual issues in climate change economics, such as the appropriate discount rate or the degree to which we should hedge against catastrophic risks. Nonetheless, it is a potentially useful resource for those seeking to increase their knowledge of the general subject area.

Author: Milan

In the spring of 2005, I graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in International Relations and a general focus in the area of environmental politics. In the fall of 2005, I began reading for an M.Phil in IR at Wadham College, Oxford. Outside school, I am very interested in photography, writing, and the outdoors. I am writing this blog to keep in touch with friends and family around the world, provide a more personal view of graduate student life in Oxford, and pass on some lessons I've learned here. View all posts by Milan