Joel D. Scheraga
Ashgate
Hardback
500
2003
Discounting is a valuable tool used by economists for comprising future and current economic values and, combined with benefit-cost analysis is particularly useful for evaluating the efficiency of short-term or intra-generational public policies and projects. It also plays a pivotal role in the formulation of environmental policies, especially those dealing with long-term, global environmental issues. This volume comprises articles by leading experts in the field and includes a comprehensive introduction by the editor, which provides an essential overview of the topic and analysis of each contribution.
Ashgate
Hardback
500
2003
Discounting is a valuable tool used by economists for comprising future and current economic values and, combined with benefit-cost analysis is particularly useful for evaluating the efficiency of short-term or intra-generational public policies and projects. It also plays a pivotal role in the formulation of environmental policies, especially those dealing with long-term, global environmental issues. This volume comprises articles by leading experts in the field and includes a comprehensive introduction by the editor, which provides an essential overview of the topic and analysis of each contribution.