Economics of Groundwater Remediation and Protection

Informationen zum Autor Hardisty\! Paul E.; Ozdemiroglu\! Ece Klappentext Written by a hydrogeologist and an economist! The Economics of Groundwater Remediation and Protection integrates economics and cost-benefit analysis tools with optimal remediation and protection strategies for groundwater resources. The authors' step-by-step methodology for decision-making focuses on determining optimal remedial objectives! from containment to extensive cleanup! and the selection of least-cost alternatives. The book shows how economic analysis can be used to determine how much we should pay for groundwater clean-up! and when spending too much actually makes us all worse-off. It is also an excellent introduction to innovative solutions for funding remediation projects! such as mitigation banking! pollution credit schemes! and conservation credit alternatives. Zusammenfassung Written by a hydrogeologist and an economist, this book integrates economics and cost-benefit analysis tools with optimal protection and remediation strategies for groundwater resources. It shows how economic analysis can be used to determine how much we should pay for groundwater clean-up. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction. Applying Economics to Groundwater. Remedial Decision-Making. Case Studies. Summary and Conclusions.

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• Authors: Paul E. Hardisty, Paul E. (Worleyparsons Hardisty, Paul E. (Worley-Parsons Komex Hardisty, Paul E. Ozdemiroglu Hardisty, Hardisty Paul E., Ece Ozdemiroglu, Ece (Economics for the Environment Consultancy Ozdemiroglu, Ozdemiroglu Ece, Johnathan Smith, Jonathan Smith
• Assisted by: Robert L. France (Editor of the series)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.12.2004
• EAN: 9781566706438
• ISBN: 978-1-56670-643-8
• No. of pages: 362
• Series: Integrative Studies in Water Management & Land Deve; Integrative Studies in Water Management & Land Deve; Integrative Studies in Water Management & Land Development
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics; Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, Pollution & threats to the environment, Pollution and threats to the environment