Meta-Analysis in Environmental Economics

Meta-analysis is a formal synthesis of results and findings of scientific studies, which can assist in gaining new insights, explaining differences between results of similar studies, or determine useful directions of research. In this book we focus on the use of meta-analysis in environmental econo...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: van den Bergh, J.C., Button, Kenneth J. (Author), Nijkamp, Peter (Author), Pepping, G.C. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1997, 1997
Edition:1st ed. 1997
Series:Economy & Environment
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • A Meta-Analysis and Environmental Policy Evaluation
  • 1 Environmental Policy Evaluation
  • 2 Meta-Approaches to Environmental Policy Assessment
  • 3 Meta-Approaches: Methodological Remarks
  • 4 Review of Meta-Analysis with Applications to Economics
  • B Methodology of Meta-Analysis in Environmental Economics
  • 5 Statistical Meta-Analysis
  • 6 Measurement and Uncertainty Issues in Environmental Economics and Decision Analysis
  • 7 Basic Principles of Rough Set Analysis
  • 8 Technical Issues in Rough Set Analysis
  • C Application of Meta-Analysis to Environmental Case Studies
  • 9 Multiplier Effects in Tourist Regions
  • 10 Air Quality and Property Value
  • 11 Working Conditions in Industrial Sectors: Valuations of Life
  • 12 Effectiveness of Pesticide Price Policies in Agriculture
  • 13 Effectiveness of Traffic Restraint Policies
  • 14 Impacts of Mobility and Transport Policy
  • D Conclusions and Guidelines
  • 15 Summary Conclusions and Guidelines
  • References