Resource Economics

  • Publication Year: 2026
  • ISBN: 9781834410371
  • Price: $165
  • Publisher: Society Publishing
  • Binding Type: Hardcover

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Sustainable management of natural resources is fundamental to longterm economic and ecological stability. Balancing economic growth with environmental preservation requires analytical and policyoriented approaches. Resource Economics investigates how scarce natural resources are allocated, utilized, and conserved. The book discusses topics such as renewable and nonrenewable resources, optimal extraction models, and ecosystem services valuation. It also explores environmental policies, carbon pricing, and sustainable development strategies. With clear models and case studies, it bridges economics and environmental science, offering insights for policymakers, researchers, and students focused on managing Earth's finite resources.

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Prof. Saket Kushwaha, currently the Vice Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University is specialized in resource management and sustainable agriculture development. After his higher studies from Banaras Hindu University, he joined Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, Nigeria in 1993 and taught various courses on Agriculture Economics and Management at undergraduate, post graduate and Ph.D. level. Prof. Kushwaha rose to the rank of Professor at ATBU in the year 1999 and in 2006 he joined Bananas Hindu University (BHU), India as professor in agriculture economics and became the Vice Chancellor of Lalit Narayan Mithila University for one term 20142017. He has more than 100 publications in national and international journals of repute, supervised 24 Ph.D. students and authored 17 books / book chapters. Prof Kushwaha is life member of 10 Professional Bodies and sits in the panel of editorial boards. Worked extensively in the field of Zero Emission Research Initiatives (ZERI) propagating the mission of sustainable development under the aegis of "Waste is Wealth" concept. He is also the recipient of 17 national and international awards which includes award from Sulabh International Gold Medal in 2016 for sanitation management. 27 years of teaching, research, extension and community service experience with 23 years in administration. Handled over 10 national and International projects majorly funded by World Banks. Coordinated USAID project on Cowpea Research Support Programme (CRSP) in Nigeria for 10 years from 1996 to 2006. Working with NGOs and mega agriculture farms for Green Farm Planning.