This paper concerns computational models in environmental economics and policy, particularly so-called integrated assessment models. For the most part, such models are simply extensions of standard neoclassical growth models, extended by including the environment and pollution generation. We review the structure of integrated assessment models, distinguishing between finite horizon and infinite...

Introduction In this chapter we assess the role of economics in governance for sustainable development. Firstly, we ask how has the ‘mainstream’ environmental and resource economics paradigm helped us understand the nature of sustainable development? We explain the context in which environmental and resource economics developed and the main propositions made during its formative years. These he...

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The point of departure of this essay is the notable lack of theory application to the study of TNCs, environment and development. In order to compensate for this problem, it is proposed that economic theories of international production could provide a suitable starting point for the generation of hypotheses regarding the environmental implications of FDI in LDCs. The main advantage of these th...