Natural capital
Dieter Helm
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Natural capital
by Dieter Helm
Published
2015
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pages
291
ISBN-13
9780300213942
Description
Natural capital is what nature provides to us for free. Renewables-like species-keep on coming, provided we do not drive them towards extinction. Non-renewables-like oil and gas-can only be used once. Together, they are the foundation that ensures our survival and well-being, and the basis of all economic activity. In the face of the global, local, and national destruction of biodiversity and ecosystems, economist Dieter Helm here offers a crucial set of strategies for establishing natural capital policy that is balanced, economically sustainable, and politically viable. Helm shows why the commonly held view that environmental protection poses obstacles to economic progress is false, and he explains why the environment must be at the very core of economic planning. He presents the first real attempt to calibrate, measure, and value natural capital from an economic perspective and goes on to outline a stable new framework for sustainable growth. Bristling with ideas of immediate global relevance, Helm's book shifts the parameters of current environmental debate. As inspiring as his trailblazing "The Carbon Crunch", this volume will be essential reading for anyone concerned with reversing the headlong destruction of our environment.
Subjects
Extradition laws and treaties, United States
The World Is Flat -A Brief History OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
Implementation of the Helsinki accords
At Home
Nuclear waste
This Changes Everything
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Natural capital?
This edition of Natural capital has approximately 291 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Natural capital?
For most readers, Natural capital typically takes between 6h 4m and 4h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 72,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 51m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 72,750 words
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What is the word count of Natural capital?
The estimated word count for Natural capital is approximately 72,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Natural capital?
Natural capital was written by Dieter Helm.
When was Natural capital published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.