This book applies cost-benefit analysis techniques in the management of environment and natural resources in developing countries of the Southeast Asian region and presents a compendium of studies conducted by researchers supported by the Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA). It emphasizes the close relationship between the environment and natural resources and economic development in such countries, addressing a wide range of problems that can be understood using economic evaluation techniques. General guidelines for conducting economic appraisals are provided, with the case studies illustrating how they can be applied in a developing country context. Cost-Benefit Studies of Natural Resource Management in Southeast Asia serves as essential reading for teachers, researchers, students and practitioners in environmental and natural resource economics, economic development and key issues facing policymakers in the Southeast Asian region.
This book applies cost-benefit analysis techniques in the management of environment and natural resources in developing countries of the Southeast Asian region and presents a compendium of studies conducted by researchers supported by the Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA). It emphasizes the close relationship between the environment and natural resources and economic development in such countries, addressing a wide range of problems that can be understood using economic evaluation techniques. General guidelines for conducting economic appraisals are provided, with the case studies illustrating how they can be applied in a developing country context. Cost-Benefit Analysis Application in Environmental and Natural Resource Management in Southeast Asia serves as essential reading for teachers, researchers, students and practitioners in environmental and natural resource economics, economic development and key issues facing policymakers in the Southeast Asian region.
Features research studies carried out in a number of developing countries in Asia Highlights meaningful results that have been generated despite problems with data availability Provides teachers in Southeast Asia with useful discussions and case studies
David James
Adaptation to climate change in Southeast Asia Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Studies in Southeast Asia Biofuels and Fossil Fuels in Vietnam Carbon Sequestration in Vietnam Coastal Erosion in Philippines Community Forestry Project in Cambodia Cost-benefit analysis in Southeast Asia Ecotourism in Lao PDR Educated Trade-Off Analysis in Sri Lanka Environmental and natural resource management in Southeast Asia Jatropha Biodiesel Production in China Management Options in South Thailand Management of agriculture in Southeast Asia Pollution Control Options in Vietnam Rice Straw Management Alternatives