Description
Book SynopsisThis is the first book-length examination of environmental justice from the perspective of economics. A cast of top contributors evaluates why underprivileged citizens are overexposed to toxic environments—exploring related implications for policy remedies.
Trade Review"Enhanced with the inclusion of a comprehensive index,
The Political Economy of Environmental Justices is an impressive body of seminal scholarship and very highly recommended for professional and academic library, Environmental Studies and Economic Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists." -- James A. Cox *
Midwest Book Review *
"This volume is vital reading to scholars with an interest in understanding the link between policies to address environmental problems and their outcomes. This book will be helpful to policymakers with an interest in improving the lives of those who are currently exposed to disproportionate effects from pollution." -- James T. Hamilton * Duke University and author of
Regulation Through Revelation *
"This is an excellent book to introduce readers to the complexities of trying to uncover causal effects in the realm of environmental justice." -- Janet E. Kohlhase * University of Houston *
