Economic Valuation of River Systems (New Horizons in Environmental Economics Series)

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"The book applies benefit-cost analysis and a wide array of non-market and distribution economic valuation methods in ecologic context to determine the pay-off and distribution impacts of various infrastructure and water quality improvements to eight river systems in the Great Lakes region of the US. The generally positive results have important implications for public policy and future research."--BOOK JACKET.

subjects: Case studies,  Sustainable development,  Watershed management,  Stream restoration,  Contingent valuation,  Rivers,  Watersheds,  Environmental economics,  Economic aspects