{"product_id":"urban-and-environmental-economics-graham-squires-9780415619912","title":"Urban and Environmental Economics: An Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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 responsibilities in economic terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an introductory textbook, \u003cem\u003eUrban and Environmental Economics: An Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e provides the background information from these disciplines to understand crucial tools and economic techniques. A broad range of theories of the natural and built environments and economics are explained, helping the reader develop a real understanding of the topics that influence this subject, such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe history of economic thought on the built environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe economics of shared space in the built environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecost-benefit analysis and discounting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003emacro-economic tools, measures, and policy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esustainable development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eresource valuation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated throughout, and with lists of further reading in every chapter, this book is ideal for students at all levels who need to get to grips with the economics of the environment within a built environment context. Particularly useful to those studying planning, land economy, environmental management, or housing development. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Graham Squires\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415619912\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415619912\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/27\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.48d","brand":"Graham Squires","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48136105918719,"sku":"9780415619912","price":70.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2e415248-9870-44a8-a741-8073671d7247.jpg?v=1770160550","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/urban-and-environmental-economics-graham-squires-9780415619912","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}