Economics and the Future

Time and Discounting in Private and Public Decision Making

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

AvDavid J. Pannell,Steven G.M. Schilizzi

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Discounting is a perennial problem for economists; it is an essential component of assessing economic comparisons over time, but a number of practical and theoretical difficulties continue to confront its use. This is especially so for economists concerned with long time horizons, such as climate change or the management of the environment and natural resources. Discounting is perhaps the area of economics that generates the most disquiet and confusion from outside the discipline. Economics and the Future tackles the discounting issue from a number of angles, ranging from relatively short-term private financial decisions, to very long-term public issues spanning generations. The authors present differing perspectives and original ideas in a style that remains accessible while addressing some of the more difficult questions about discounting in theory and practice. It reveals that the economic issues regarding time are embedded in a broader social, ethical and philosophical context.This book explores practical and theoretical concerns in making economic comparisons over time, and presents innovative proposals for resolving some of the problems raised. As such, it will be of great interest to a wide-ranging audience including: academics and students focusing on economics, economic consultants, analysts and policy advisors and environmental organizations.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2008-12-31
Mått156 x 234 x undefined mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
FörlagEdward Elgar Publishing Ltd
ISBN9781848444522

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Contents: Preface1. Time and Discounting in Economic Decision Making David J. Pannell and Steven G.M. Schilizzi2. Investigating Net Benefits from Alternative Uses of ResourcesBill Malcolm3. Avoiding Simplistic Assumptions in Discounting Cash Flows for Private DecisionsDavid J. Pannell 4. Compounding and Discounting Under Risk: Net Present Values and Real Option ValuesGreg Hertzler5. Risk, Discounting and the Public SectorJohn Quiggin 6. Reconsidering Reconsidered: Why Sustainable Discounting Need Not be Inconsistent Over Time John C.V. Pezzey7. Discounting the Distant Future Using Short Time Horizons: Investments with Irreversible BenefitsSteven G.M. Schilizzi8. Discounting Future Prospects, and the Quest for SustainabilityAlan Randall9. How Should We Discount the Future? An Environmental Perspective Michael D. Young and Darla Hatton MacDonald10. Discounting the FutureCédric Philibert11. Discounting the Distant Future: Why So Many Voices and So Little Consensus?Steven G.M. Schilizzi12. Time Will Tell: Pending Questions on DiscountingSteven G.M. Schilizzi and David J. PannellIndex