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Current issues in natural resource policy.

By: Contributor(s): Publisher: Washington, D.C. : Resources for the Future ; 1982Publisher: Baltimore : Distributed by the Johns Hopkins University Press, 1982Description: xiii, 300 pages ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 080182916X
  • 9780801829161
  • 0801829178
  • 9780801829178
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Current issues in natural resource policy.DDC classification:
  • 333.7/0973 19
LOC classification:
  • HC103.7 .C87 1982
Other classification:
  • QT 200
Contents:
Introduction / Paul R. Portney -- Public Lands / Robert H. Nelson -- Nonfuel minerals / Hans H. Landsberg and John E. Tilton -- Endangered species / Winston Harringtn and Anthony C. Fisher -- Marine fisheries / Lee G. Anderson -- Global climate / John W. Firor and Paul R. Portney -- Water supplies / Kenneth D. Frederick -- Agricultural land / Pierre R. Crosson -- Private forests / Marion Clawson.
Summary: Examines current U.S. policy concerning various natural resources with particular emphasis on whether or not control measures inhibit or facilitate economic efficiency. Covering policies pertaining to public lands, nonfuel minerals, climate, water, agricultural land, marine fisheries, endangered species and private forests, the authors describe what is actually happening to each resource and why, especially when political considerations play a more significant role than economic ones.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
BOOK BOOK NCAR Library Foothills Lab HC103.7 .C87 1982 1 Available 50583020022459
Total holds: 0

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction / Paul R. Portney -- Public Lands / Robert H. Nelson -- Nonfuel minerals / Hans H. Landsberg and John E. Tilton -- Endangered species / Winston Harringtn and Anthony C. Fisher -- Marine fisheries / Lee G. Anderson -- Global climate / John W. Firor and Paul R. Portney -- Water supplies / Kenneth D. Frederick -- Agricultural land / Pierre R. Crosson -- Private forests / Marion Clawson.

Examines current U.S. policy concerning various natural resources with particular emphasis on whether or not control measures inhibit or facilitate economic efficiency. Covering policies pertaining to public lands, nonfuel minerals, climate, water, agricultural land, marine fisheries, endangered species and private forests, the authors describe what is actually happening to each resource and why, especially when political considerations play a more significant role than economic ones.

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