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Noise Pollution and Household Sustainability: An Economic Approach
"Examining the economic impact of noise pollution through the lens of households is a burgeoning field in the study of environmental sustainability. Economics studies cover the sources, measures, and consequences of noise pollution..." – By Yi Fan
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Wicked Problems in Environmental Economics
"Wicked problems in environmental economics refer to complex, multifaceted issues that defy straightforward solutions due to the interplay of social, economic, and environmental factors..." – By Brent S. Steel
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