Behavioural Economics and the Environment: A Research Companion

Humans have neglected the impact of their behavior on the environment, leading to unexplained puzzles and a need for a more realistic account. This book provides a comprehensive overview of environmental topics through a behavioral approach, featuring state-of-the-art research by influential scholars. It is a valuable tool for researchers and students interested in reducing the human impact on the environment.

Format: Hardback
Length: 408 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Humans have long neglected the profound impact of their behavior on the environment. From excessive consumption of fossil fuels and natural resources to pollution, waste disposal, and, more recently, climate change, most individuals and institutions lack a clear understanding of the environmental consequences of their actions. To address this, the emerging field of behavioral environmental economics applies the principles of behavioral economics to environmental issues, offering a rationalization for unexplained puzzles and providing a more realistic account of individual behavior.

This book offers a comprehensive and rigorous exploration of environmental topics that can be approached and, in many cases, better understood through an integrated behavioral approach. It features cutting-edge research by influential scholars in behavioral and environmental economics, focusing on the effects of psychological, social, and cognitive factors on decision-making processes related to the environment. The volume showcases research conducted using diverse methods and data collection mechanisms, including laboratory experiments, field experiments, natural experiments, and online surveys, covering a wide range of environmental topics such as sustainability, natural resources, and more.

This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and students interested in the behavioral economics of the environment and in designing policy interventions aimed at reducing human impact on the environment. By integrating a behavioral lens, it sheds light on the underlying motivations and decision-making processes that drive human behavior toward environmental sustainability and provides insights into effective strategies for promoting environmentally responsible choices.

Weight: 930g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032001029