1st Edition
On Borrowed Time Assessing the Threat of Mineral Depletion
By John E. Tilton
Copyright 2003
158 Pages
by
Routledge
158 Pages
by
Routledge
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The sharp rise in mineral use has revived concern about scarcity. Economist John Tilton responds by analyzing recent trends in the consumption and availability of minerals that are most integral to the needs of modern civilization. He reminds readers that, if the arguments about scarcity sound familiar, it is because the story of minerals scarcity is almost as old as human history-and so too is... Read more
Preface
1. The Road Ahead
2. Evolving Concerns
3. Imperfect Measures
4. The Benevolent Past
5. The Uncertain Future
6. The Environment and Social Costs
7. Findings and Implications
Appendix. Real Prices for Selected Mineral Commodities, 1870-1997
by Peter Howie
Glossary
Biography
John E. Tilton is William J. Coulter Professor of Mineral Economics at the Colorado School of Mines. His other books include World Metal Demand: Trends and Prospects and Mining and the Environment.
'Succeeds in simplifying the myriad of complex issues bearing on the exhaustibility question posed for all minerals including oil and gas. . . .Provides a good overview for the layman of resource economics right back to Malthus.' The Journal of Energy Literature '[This book] should be required reading for all interested in resource depletion issues.' International Energy Law & Taxation Review 'Inspiring . . . gives an excellent and clear review of the debate. . . . I strongly recommend this book to practitioners, academics, and policymakers concerned with how we should deal with non-renewable resources in the future.' Minerals & Energy 'John Tilton‘s aim . . . is to provide a concise primer on the long-run availability of mineral resources for those who are not resource economists or specialists in related fields. He achieves this objective admirably with a logical exposition that blends historical, theoretical, and empirical elements of the ongoing debate together in an appealing way.' Journal of Energy and Development
