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Steven G Medema - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the curious treatment of the coase theorem in the Environmental Economics literature 1960 1979
Review of Environmental Economics and Policy, 2014Co-Authors: Steven G MedemaAbstract:This article examines the first two decades of the history of the Coase theorem in Environmental Economics, a period during which the theorem's validity was widely acknowledged but its relevance for economic analysis of Environmental issues was almost universally dismissed. The repeated claims of the theorem's irrelevance and its dismissive treatment in the literature raise the question of why Environmental economists were so interested in the Coase theorem in the first place. Several explanations are offered here including the roots of Environmental economic theory in the theory of externalities, economists' fascination with the interesting and challenging theoretical puzzle posed by the theorem, and the normative and ideological thrust that permeated discussions of the theorem, both within and outside the field of Environmental Economics. (JEL: B20, D62, K32, Q50, R11) Copyright 2014, Oxford University Press.
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the curious treatment of the coase theorem in the Environmental Economics literature 1960 1979
Review of Environmental Economics and Policy, 2014Co-Authors: Steven G MedemaAbstract:AbstractThis article examines the first two decades of the history of the Coase theorem in Environmental Economics, a period during which the theorem’s validity was widely acknowledged but its rele...
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of coase and carbon the coase theorem in Environmental Economics 1960 1979
2011Co-Authors: Steven G MedemaAbstract:The diffusion of the Coase theorem into the Economics literature has many facets, one of which lies in its use and treatment by Environmental economists. This paper examines the first two decades of this history, a period during which the theorem’s validity was widely acknowledged but its relevance for the economic analysis of the environment was almost universally dismissed, generally on the grounds of the theorem’s perceived irrelevance for dealing with the large-scale Environmental issues - e.g., air and water pollution - that loomed large in the social conscience and preoccupied Environmental economists during this period. The strident critiques of the theorem that we observe in the 1970s Environmental Economics literature evidence a measure of hostility toward the theorem and the suggestions by some (generally outside of Environmental Economics proper) that it offered a prescription for dealing with large-scale Environmental problems. This attitude is shown to be grounded in concerns about normative factors such as equity and qualms about leaving solutions to Environmental issues to the market. The repeated claims of the theorem’s irrelevance and the attendant dismissive treatment of it in this literature raises the question of why it was that Environmental economists were so interested in the Coase theorem, and several possible explanations are offered, including the roots of Environmental economic theory in the theory of externalities, the fascination of economists with interesting theoretical puzzles such as that posed by the theorem, and the normative and ideological aura that permeated discussions of the theorem inside and outside of Environmental Economics.
David I. Stern - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Environmental and ecological Economics a citation analysis
Social Science Research Network, 2008Co-Authors: David I. SternAbstract:This study looks at two distinct questions: What have been the most influential journal articles in Environmental Economics and ecological Economics over the 10-year period 1994-2003; and How much overlap is there between the fields of Environmental and ecological Economics. We examine the references in all articles published in JEEM and Ecological Economics (EE) over this period. For each of these two fields, a list of the top articles and top journals cited by articles published in JEEM and EE is presented. We also present some results based on our study of the ISI Journal Citation Reports. We find that there is a significant overlap between the two fields at the journal level - the two journals cite similar journals. There is a correlation of 0.34 between the number of citations received by the journals that are most cited and the correlation is even higher if journal self-citation is excluded. The main differences are that ecological Economics tends to cite (but not be cited by) general natural science journals more often than Environmental Economics does, Environmental Economics cites more heavily from journals rather than other publications, and citations in Environmental Economics are more concentrated on particular journals and individual publications. However, there is much less similarity at the level of individual articles. Nonmarket valuation articles dominate the most cited articles in JEEM while green accounting, sustainability, and the Environmental Kuznets curve are all prominent topics in EE.
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Environmental and ecological Economics a citation analysis
Ecological Economics, 2006Co-Authors: David I. SternAbstract:This study looks at two distinct questions: dWhat have been the most influential journal articles in Environmental Economics and ecological Economics over the 10-year period 1994–2003?T; and dHow much overlap is there between the fields of Environmental and ecological Economics?T We examine the references in all articles published in JEEM and Ecological Economics (EE) over this period. For each of these two fields, a list of the top articles and top journals cited by articles published in JEEM and EE is presented. We also present some results based on our study of the ISI Journal Citation Reports. We find that there is a significant overlap between the two fields at the journal level — the two journals cite similar journals. There is a correlation of 0.34 between the number of citations received by the journals that are most cited and the correlation is even higher if journal self-citation is excluded. The main differences are that ecological Economics tends to cite (but not be cited by) general natural science journals more often than Environmental Economics does, Environmental Economics cites more heavily from journals rather than other publications, and citations in Environmental Economics are more concentrated on particular journals and individual publications. However, there is much less similarity at the level of individual articles. Nonmarket valuation articles dominate the most cited articles in JEEM while green accounting, sustainability, and the Environmental Kuznets curve are all prominent topics in EE. D 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Environmental and ecological Economics a citation analysis
Research Papers in Economics, 2004Co-Authors: David I. SternAbstract:This study looks at two distinct questions: What have been the most influential journal articles in Environmental Economics over the ten year period 1994-2003? and, how much overlap is there between the fields of Environmental and ecological Economics? We examine the references in all articles published in JEEM and Ecological Economics (EE) over this period. For each of these two fields, a list of the top articles and top journals cited by articles published in JEEM and EE is presented. We also present some results based on our study of the ISI Journal Citation Reports. We find that there is a significant overlap between the two fields at the journal level - the two journals cite similar journals. There is a correlation of 0.34 between the number of citations received by the journals that are most cited and the correlation is even higher if journal self-citation is excluded. The main differences are that ecological Economics tends to cite (but not be cited by) general natural science journals more often than Environmental Economics does, Environmental Economics cites more heavily from journals rather than other publications, and citations in Environmental Economics are more concentrated on particular journals and individual publications. However, there is much less similarity at the level of individual articles. Non-market valuation articles dominate the most cited articles in JEEM while green accounting, sustainability, and Environmental Kuznets curve are all prominent topics in EE.
P Zapfel - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the role of Environmental Economics in recent policy making at the european commission
Review of Environmental Economics and Policy, 2010Co-Authors: J Delbeke, G Klaassen, T Van Ierland, P ZapfelAbstract:AbstractThis article examines the use of Environmental Economics at the European Commission in recent policy making concerning climate change, energy, and air pollution. In particular, we describe ...
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the role of Environmental Economics in recent policy making at the european commission
Social Science Research Network, 2010Co-Authors: J Delbeke, G Klaassen, T Van Ierland, P ZapfelAbstract:This article examines the use of Environmental Economics at the European Commission in recent policy making concerning climate change, energy, and air pollution. In particular, we describe economic analysis of policy options designed to help the European Union (EU) to achieve its objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent and increasing the share of renewable energy to 20 percent by 2020. This analysis looked at cost-effectiveness and emission trading options as well as equity issues. We also discuss an economic analysis of policy options for including carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme. The analysis finds that CCS could result in significant cost savings. The additional costs of making CCS mandatory or using subsidies were also estimated. Economic assessments prepared for the revision of the national emission ceiling directive suggest that air pollution objectives can be met at modest costs and that monetary benefits exceed costs. The assessments also find that limiting the additional costs for poorer Member States does not increase overall costs significantly and that when limited to regional zones, emissions trading of air pollutants could save costs but might lead to hot spots.
Jason F. Shogren - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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social psychology and Environmental Economics a new look at ex ante corrections of biased preference evaluation
Environmental and Resource Economics, 2011Co-Authors: Nicolas Jacquemet, Alexander James, Stephane Luchini, Jason F. ShogrenAbstract:The field of social psychology explores how a person behaves within the context of other people. The social context can play a substantive role in non-market allocation decisions given peoples choices and values extend beyond the classic market-based exchange institution. Herein we explore how social psychology has affected one aspect of Environmental Economics: preference elicitation through survey work. We discuss social representation, social isolation, framing through cheap talk, and commitment theory through an oath.
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Environmental Economics: How Agricultural Economists Helped Advance the Field
2010Co-Authors: Catherine L. Kling, Kathleen Segerson, Jason F. ShogrenAbstract:In this essay we examine the coevolution and cross-fertilization of Environmental and agricultural Economics over the past century. We discuss the key role that agricultural economists have played in the intellectual development of Environmental Economics. We focus on three primary contributions: incentive design, nonmarket valuation, and joint determination. The nature of these contributions is illustrated using specific examples from the literature. Agricultural economists’ tendency to focus on applied problems has enriched and broadened both the academic debates and the policy advice provided by economists.
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social psychology and Environmental Economics a new look at ex ante corrections of biased preference evaluation
Research Papers in Economics, 2010Co-Authors: Nicolas Jacquemet, Alexander James, Stephane Luchini, Jason F. ShogrenAbstract:Environmental Economics is now a long standing field of research ; much has been learned on how Environmental policy can use incentives to drive individual behaviors. Among the many examples, preference elicitation is the most discussed case in which incentives fail to accurately implement efficient behavior. Using this as our motivating example, herein we explore the cross-fertilization between Environmental Economics and social psychology. We first review how the lessons drawn from social psychology helped address the hypothetical bias issue. We then turn to the future of this process by focusing on how cheap talk scripts influence preference elicitation. Our experimental results shows CT scripts work through persuasion – i.e. changes mind, but poorly changes actions. in that sense, preference elicitation still lacks a way of making communication binding – i.e. a way to alter intrinsic motivation of subjects to behave truthfully.
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on behavioral Environmental Economics
Review of Environmental Economics and Policy, 2008Co-Authors: Jason F. Shogren, Laura O TaylorAbstract:Traditional Environmental and resource Economics uses rational choice theory to guide the evaluation of alternative policy options to correct market failure. Behavioral Economics, however, has chal ...
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introduction to Environmental Economics
Research Papers in Economics, 2001Co-Authors: Nick Hanley, Jason F. Shogren, Ben WhiteAbstract:An understanding of Economics is vital to any understanding of why Environmental problems occur and what best to do about them. This book provides an introduction to the subject of Environmental Economics without assuming any in-depth prior knowledge of Economics. Part one explains the fundamental economic concepts. Part two uses these concepts in understanding and developing policy responses to some of the major Environmental issues of our time. Examples are drawn from all over the world and include such vital issues as climate change, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity. This second edition is a complete re-write and updating of the first edition. An Introduction to Environmental Economics examines both a wide range of Environmental case studies and also assesses a variety of economic theories and their approach to Environmental issues. Clearly written, global in approach, and theoretically broad-minded, this text is an ideal introduction both to the study of Environmental Economics and to the question of how Economics can provide tools for improving our environment. Online Resource Centre For students: Links to news stories and organizations For lecturers: Solutions to exercises in the text Graphs from the book
Jeroen C J M Van Den Bergh - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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evolutionary thinking in Environmental Economics
Research Papers in Economics, 2007Co-Authors: Jeroen C J M Van Den BerghAbstract:Evolutionary and Environmental Economics have a potentially close relationship. This paper reviews past and identifies potential applications of evolutionary concepts and methods to Environmental Economics. This covers a number of themes: resource use and ecosystem management; growth and Environmental resources; economic and evolutionary progress; and individual behavior and Environmental policy. The treatment will address both biological and economic—including institutional, organizational and technological-evolutionary phenomena. Attention will be drawn to the fact that evolutionary Economics shows a surprising neglect of Environmental and natural resource factors. See publication in the Journal of Evolutionary Economics , 2007, 17(5), 521-49.
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Evolutionary Theories in Environmental and Resource Economics: Approaches and Applications
Environmental and Resource Economics, 2000Co-Authors: Jeroen C J M Van Den Bergh, John M GowdyAbstract:Recent advances in evolutionary theory have important implications for Environmental Economics. A short overview is offered of evolutionarythinking in Economics. Subsequently, major concepts and approaches inevolutionary biology and evolutionary Economics are presented andcompared. Attention is devoted, among others, to Darwinian selection,punctuated equilibrium, sorting mechanisms, Lamarckian evolution,coevolution and self-organization. Basic features of evolution, such assustained change, irreversible change, unpredictability, qualitativechange and disequilibrium, are examined. It is argued that there are anumber of fundamental differences as well as similarities betweenbiological and economic evolution. Next, some general implications ofevolutionary thinking for Environmental Economics are outlined. This isfollowed by a more detailed examination of potential uses ofevolutionary theories in specific areas of Environmental Economics,including sustainability and long run development theories, technologyand environment, ecosystem management and resilience, spatial evolutionand Environmental processes, and design of Environmental policy.
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evolutionary theories in Environmental and resource Economics approaches and applications
Environmental and Resource Economics, 2000Co-Authors: Jeroen C J M Van Den Bergh, John M GowdyAbstract:Recent advances in evolutionary theory have important implications for Environmental Economics. A short overview is offered of evolutionarythinking in Economics. Subsequently, major concepts and approaches inevolutionary biology and evolutionary Economics are presented andcompared. Attention is devoted, among others, to Darwinian selection,punctuated equilibrium, sorting mechanisms, Lamarckian evolution,coevolution and self-organization. Basic features of evolution, such assustained change, irreversible change, unpredictability, qualitativechange and disequilibrium, are examined. It is argued that there are anumber of fundamental differences as well as similarities betweenbiological and economic evolution. Next, some general implications ofevolutionary thinking for Environmental Economics are outlined. This isfollowed by a more detailed examination of potential uses ofevolutionary theories in specific areas of Environmental Economics,including sustainability and long run development theories, technologyand environment, ecosystem management and resilience, spatial evolutionand Environmental processes, and design of Environmental policy. Copyright Kluwer Academic Publishers 2000
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handbook of Environmental and resource Economics
Research Papers in Economics, 1999Co-Authors: Jeroen C J M Van Den BerghAbstract:Economics of natural resources Economics of Environmental policy international aspects of Environmental Economics and policy space and Environmental Economics Environmental macroEconomics economic valuation and evaluation interdisciplinary issues methods and models in Environmental and resource Economics prospects.