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: Paperback / softback
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, a new field of behavioral environmental economics has emerged, applying the principles of behavioral economics to environmental issues. This approach aims to rationalize unexplained puzzles and provide a more realistic account of individual behavior.

This book offers a comprehensive and rigorous overview of environmental topics that can be addressed and, in many cases, better understood through an integrated behavioral approach. It features state-of-the-art research on this topic by influential scholars in behavioral and environmental economics, focusing on the effects of psychological, social, and cognitive factors on decision-making processes. The book presents research conducted using various methods and data collection mechanisms, such as laboratory experiments, field experiments, natural experiments, and online surveys, on a wide range of environmental topics, including 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 the human impact on the environment. It provides a deep understanding of the factors that influence human behavior and offers practical insights into how these factors can be leveraged to promote sustainable practices and conservation efforts. By integrating a behavioral approach, we can create a more sustainable and equitable future for ourselves and future generations.

Weight: 628g
Dimension: 234 x 155 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032003535