Environmental Kuznets Curves: A Study on the Economic Theory and Political Economy of Environmental Quality Improvements in the Course of Economic Growth ... Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems)

**Environmental Kuznets Curves** - one of the most controversial issues of current environmental economics - suggest that economic growth may lead to environmental quality improvements. Why and under which circumstances this may be so, are the questions addressed in this book. The approach taken is formal, using techniques of static and dynamic optimisation. In addition, the main assumptions, arguments and conclusions are also presented in a non-formel way. Front Matter....Pages I-XIII Introduction....Pages 1-19 Economic Determinants of Environmental Quality Changes....Pages 21-54 Environmental Preferences, Socially Optimal Growth, and Pollution....Pages 55-88 Income Distribution, Desired Environmental Policy, and Green Middle-Class Elitism....Pages 89-117 Environmental Concern, Green Campaigning, and Corporate Lobbying....Pages 119-148 Endogenous Environmental Policy and its Effects on a Growing Economy....Pages 149-177 Environmental Kuznets Curves: Limitations and Opportunities....Pages 179-184 Back Matter....Pages 185-201 1. Introduction -- 2. Economic Determinants Of Environmental Quality Changes -- 3. Environmental Preferences, Socially Optimal Growth, And Pollution -- 4. Income Distribution, Desired Environmental Policy, And Green Middle-class Elitism -- 5. Environmental Concern, Green Campaigning, And Corporate Lobbying -- 6. Endogenous Environmental Policy And Its Effects On A Growing Economy -- 7. Environmental Kuznets Curves: Limitations And Opportunities. Michael P. Vogel. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [191]-197).