Alternatives for Environmental Valuation Energy Conservation In the wake of a

In the wake of a devastated continent

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a group of contributors that includes some of the world's leading philosophers

Alternatives for Environmental Valuation Energy Conservation In the wake of aEnvironmental cost benefit analysis was developed by economists in the belief that monetary valuation of the environmental repercussions of economic activity is essential if the "environment " stands any chance of being included in government and business decisions. This volume examines the limitations of this monetary approach, and considers the alternatives. Three broad angles from which to view environmental values are presented: applying social