Perverse Subsidies: How Tax Dollars Can Undercut the Environment and the Economy
In Perverse Subsidies Dr. Myers, University of Oxford professor and one of the world's leading environmental economists, outlines hundreds of examples of perverse subsidies that are granted at the expense of the environment.
In this critically acclaimed book, Dr. Myers addresses the implications of perverse subsidies in five leading sectors: agriculture, fossil fuels, road transportation, water and fisheries, and shows how these subsidies undercut our economies and environments alike.
You might also be interested in
Will the Inclusion of Voluntary Standards in Trade Agreements Lead to More Sustainable Trade?
The use of voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) and similar systems in free trade agreements (FTAs) is gaining traction. Will it lead to more sustainable production and consumption globally?
Strategic Environmental Assessment for the Mining Sector
Strategic environmental assessments (SEA) are an essential tool for policy-makers working to develop a sector-wide vision for responsible mining.
Blackouts and Backsliding: Energy subsidies in South Africa 2023
Blackouts and Backsliding presents the latest energy subsidy data for South Africa.
Sustainable Asset Valuation of Parques del Río Norte in Medellín, Colombia
This economic valuation demonstrates the benefits of expanding urban green space in the city of Medellín, Colombia.