ABSTRACT

In this book, Page addresses the range of issues that need to be considered in establishing a materials policy. They introduce the notion of equity and fairness based on John Rawls' original position, suggesting that representatives of the future would be unlikely to accept today's market allocation of virgin material extraction. This is built upon by addressing the many interrelated issues systematically. The result being a new perspective and synthesis that will be of interest to students and scholars alike.

chapter 1|15 pages

Introduction: Toward a Materials Policy

part One|41 pages

Material Flows and Uses

part Two|83 pages

Intratemporal Efficiency

chapter 4|22 pages

Discriminatory Pricing

chapter 5|25 pages

Disposal

chapter 6|34 pages

Taxes on Virgin Materials

part Three|71 pages

Intertemporal Equity

chapter 7|29 pages

The Present Value Criterion

chapter 8|16 pages

The Conservation Criterion

chapter 9|18 pages

The Criteria Reconciled

chapter 10|6 pages

Conclusion