Bøker av Robert Costanza

Outlines an interdisciplinary approach to the understanding and management of the ecology and sustainable economics on local, regional and global scales. The topics discussed include the modelling of ecological economics systems and the institutional changes required.

An introduction to the field of ecological economics. It provides an understanding of natural and human-dominated ecosystems and reintegrates market economics within the limits posed by the biophysical world. It addresses such topics as the historical development of economics and ecology and motivation for incorporating humans into ecosystems.

Presents information to help environmental scientists further understand the relationships between ecosystem health and human health by exploring preventative, diagnostic and prognostic aspects of ecosystem management. The book uses case study examples to explain both theory and practice