International Economics or Introduction to Forests and Renewable Resources

International Economics

Author: James Gerber

Gerber’s text offers a principles-level introduction to international economics that is accessible to a diverse group of readers. International Economics, Fourth Edition, uses a rich array of case studies to illuminate economic institutions and policies as well as recent developments in the global economy. The book’s flexible approach—with self-contained chapters and comprehensive coverage—allows instructors to adapt the book easily to a wide range of syllabi. Without relying on prerequisite knowledge of higher-level math, the text helps readers understand the issues and policies they see in the news.

 

INTRODUCTION AND INSTITUTIONS: The United States in a Global Economy; International Economic Institutions Since World War II. INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Comparative Advantage and the Gains from Trade; Comparative Advantage and Factor Endowments; Beyond Comparative Advantage; The Theory of Tariffs and Quotas; Commercial Policy; International Trade and Labor and Environmental Standards. INTERNATIONAL FINANCE:  Trade and the Balance of Payments; Exchange Rates and Exchange Rate Systems; An Introduction to Open Economy Macroeconomics; International Financial Crises. REGIONAL ISSUES IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY: Economic Integration in North America; The European Union: Many Markets into One; Trade and Policy Reform in Latin America; Export-Oriented Growth in East Asia; China and India in the World Economy.

 

For all readers interested in international economics.

See also: Business Ethics at Work or Banking and Financial Systems

Introduction to Forests and Renewable Resources

Author: Grant W Sharp

This introduction to forestry text embraces changes in policies and practices related to the conservation and management of forests and other renewable resources in the U.S. and other countries. Sharpe et al. features a thorough updating of the text including new or revised material on future values and the importance of forests with respect to global warming, world trade, renewability and sustainability, and ecosystem concerns and that's just in chapter one.Additional revisions or additions will include historical range variability (HRV) the latest ecosystem management strategies, Green Forest Certification for sustainability in the Ecology and Silviculture and Forest Ecosystem Management chapters; Satellite imagery in fire control and assessment of effects in the Fire Management chapter; expanded coverage of ecotourism in the Outdoor recreation and Wildlife Management chapter; updated material and new examples in the Urban Forestry chapterThere will also be new case studies in Chapter 2: Forest and Renewable Policy: Historical Developments and current Application, and Chapter 18: Forest Management by the States.Internet applications for forest policy, Green Forest certification and sustainability and public input and satellite imagery and many others.

Table of Contents:

	Preface
1	Forests: Historical Uses	1
2	Forest and Renewable Resource Policy: Historical Development and Current Applications	18
3	Distribution of North American Forests	51
4	Forest Ecology	85
5	Silviculture and Forest Ecosystem Management	111
6	Insects and Mammals	139
7	Disease and the Elements	162
8	Fire Management	180
9	Wildlife Conservation and Management	222
10	Watersheds and Streams	249
11	Conservation and Management of Rangeland Resources	280
12	Outdoor Recreation and Wilderness Management	311
13	Harvesting Trees	348
14	Forests Products	371
15	Economics in Forest and Renewable Resource Management	405
16	Measuring and Analyzing Forests and Renewable Resources	432
17	Forest and Renewable Resource Management by the Federal Government	461
18	Forest Management by the States	489
19	Forest Management on Private Lands	515
20	Urban Forestry	550
21	International Forestry	576
A	Major Federal Legislation and Government Policy for Natural Resources in the United States, by Time Periods	603
B	Metric Conversions	611
C	Common and Scientific Names of Trees Used in the Text	613
D	Common and Scientific Names of Animals Used in the Text	617
E	Common and Scientific Names of Range Vegetation	619
F	Professional Societies for Natural Resource Personnel	621
G	Urban and Community Forestry Professional and Educational Organizations	623
H	National Environmental Organizations	625
I	Glossary	627
	Index	635