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Conservation Biology: Foundations, Concepts, Applications
Fred Van Dyke

Conservation, Economics, and Sustainable Development

Chapter Outline

In this chapter you will learn about:

1. the role of economics in conservation theory and practice.

2. the characteristics of, and differences between, traditional (neoclassical) economic theory and alternative views associated with environmental economics.

3. economic processes that can contribute to environmental protection and conservation.

4. definitions, characteristics, strategies, and applications of sustainable development.