1st Edition

Urban and Environmental Economics An Introduction

By Graham Squires Copyright 2013
224 Pages
by Routledge

224 Pages
by Routledge

224 Pages
by Routledge

The importance of the built environment to environmental protection is well established, with strict environmental regulations now a feature of the working lives of planners, contractors, building designers, and quantity surveyors alike. Those new to, or preparing to join this industry must have an understanding of how their environmental responsibilities relate to their professional... Read more

1. What is Urban and Environmental Economics?  2. Perspectives in Urban and Environmental Economics  3. The Built and Natural Environment According to Economists  4. The Basic Economic Problem in Shared Spaces  5. Limits to Growth: Balancing Space and Resources  6. Market Forces: Demand and Supply  7. Failure of the Market and Externalities  8. Cost-Benefit Analysis and Discounting  9. Macro-Economic Considerations  10. Macro-economic Objectives and Policy Tools  11. Shared Urban Space: Themes and Application  12. Environmental Resources and Use in Urban Space  13. Policy and Contemporary Challenges

Biography

Graham Squires is a Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol. His research interests include economics (urban and environmental), development, real estate, spatial planning, housing, neighbourhoods and regeneration. He has written academic books and journal articles, in addition to working on various consultancy projects in policy and practice. His previous book, Introduction to Building Procurement, was published by Routledge in 2011.