Economics and the Future: Time and Discounting in Private and Public Decision Making - Couverture souple

 
9781848444522: Economics and the Future: Time and Discounting in Private and Public Decision Making
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ISBN 10 : 1848444524 ISBN 13 : 9781848444522
Editeur : Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

Discounting is a perennial problem for economists; it is an essential component of assessing economic comparisons over time, but a number of practical and theoretical difficulties continue to confront its use. This is especially so for economists concerned with long time horizons, such as climate change or the management of the environment and natural resources. Discounting is perhaps the area of economics that generates the most disquiet and confusion from outside the discipline.

Economics and the Future tackles the discounting issue from a number of angles, ranging from relatively short-term private financial decisions, to very long-term public issues spanning generations. The authors present differing perspectives and original ideas in a style that remains accessible while addressing some of the more difficult questions about discounting in theory and practice. It reveals that the economic issues regarding time are embedded in a broader social, ethical and philosophical context.

This book explores practical and theoretical concerns in making economic comparisons over time, and presents innovative proposals for resolving some of the problems raised. As such, it will be of great interest to a wide-ranging audience including: academics and students focusing on economics, economic consultants, analysts and policy advisors and environmental organizations.

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À propos de l?auteur

Edited by David J. Pannell and Steven G.M. Schilizzi, School of Agricultural and Resource Economics, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia

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Éditeur
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1848444524
ISBN 13 
9781848444522
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
200
Éditeur
Pannell David J., Schilizzi Steven G.M.
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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9781843767558: Economics And the Future: Time And Discounting in Private And Public Decision Making

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ISBN 10 :  1843767554 ISBN 13 :  9781843767558
Editeur : Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2006
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