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'A very well-thought-out, interesting and novel examination of the subject.' - Eugene Nulman, University of Kent, UK 'This interdisciplinary and non-technical introduction nests economic efficiency, fairness and ecological principles in a political economy framework. 'Situational contracts' meld these principles to yield understanding of how democratic societies seek a sustainable future. Such contracts reflect both political constraints and proxy information on citizen preferences; they lead to policy outcomes which mesh concerns with efficiency, justice, and planners' preferences . This book provides unique and valuable insights into the complex process in which environmental policy is formed.' - Robert Haveman, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

'A very well-thought-out, interesting and novel examination of the subject.' Eugene Nulman, University of Kent, UK 'This interdisciplinary and non-technical introduction nests economic efficiency, fairness and ecological principles in a political economy framework. 'Situational contracts' meld these principles to yield understanding of how democratic societies seek a sustainable future. Such contracts reflect both political constraints and proxy information on citizen preferences; they lead to policy outcomes which mesh concerns with efficiency, justice, and planners' preferences . This book provides unique and valuable insights into the complex process in which environmental policy is formed.' - Robert Haveman, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

'A very well-thought-out, interesting and novel examination of the subject.' Eugene Nulman, University of Kent, UK 'This interdisciplinary and non-technical introduction nests economic efficiency, fairness and ecological principles in a political economy framework. 'Situational contracts' meld these principles to yield understanding of how democratic societies seek a sustainable future. Such contracts reflect both political constraints and proxy information on citizen preferences; they lead to policy outcomes which mesh concerns with efficiency, justice, and planners' preferences . This book provides unique and valuable insights into the complex process in which environmental policy is formed.' - Robert Haveman, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

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Dirk Wolfson served with the IMF and Dutch Treasury, and was Professor of Economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands, before his election in the Senate. Upon retirement, he returned to academia. He is a member of the Dutch Royal Academy of Arts and Sciences and publishes widely on economics, the environment and political philosophy.

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