Controlling Asbestos in Buildings: An Economic Investigation

by Donald N. Dewees

Overview

Asbestos dust is well-known for causing cancer and other life-threatening illnesses yet still contaminates countless schools, factories and office buildings. This raises the issue of the best way to deal with Asbestos; immediate removal, containment or removal at renovation or demolition. Originally published in 1986, this report aims to evaluate these methods of dealing with asbestos in relation to their cost-effectiveness to conclude the most appropriate solution. This title will be of interest to students of Environmental Studies and Economics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138961029
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/02/2017
Series:	Routledge Revivals
Pages:	116
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments; 1. Introduction 2. Asbestos Exposures in Buildings 3. Models for Predicting Asbestos Disease 4. Control of Asbestos in Buildings 5. Economic Framework 6. Economic Analysis of Asbestos Control 7. Conclusions; Appendix A: Model of Removal Costs and Building Life; Appendix B: Model of the Firm; Appendix C: The Cost of Saving Lives