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This volume is intended to assist all participants involved in environmental impact assessment (EIA): public and private development proponents, environmental and conservation groups, public administrators and decisionmakers, and interested members of the public. The focus is on the application of economic concepts and techniques.
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James, D. (1994). Concepts and Approach. In: The Application of Economic Techniques in Environmental Impact Assessment. Environment & Management, vol 4. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-8384-8_1
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