The Political Economy of Environmental Justice
The Political Economy of Environmental Justice
An Introduction
This chapter introduces the term “political economy” which has numerous additional shades of meaning beyond simply “economics.” It can mean the economic analysis of politics and public choice, including interest group politics, regulation, and redistribution. It can also mean combining economics to public policy. This chapter discusses the different meanings of political economy, the economic models of environmental justice, and the role of housing discrimination. It notes Charles Tiebout's hypothesis that people “sort” into communities based on their demand for local public goods, including the environment. It also briefly describes this notion and its implications for environmental justice.
Keywords: housing discrimination, political economy, Charles Tiebout, environmental justice
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