The Ocean’s Price Tag: A Financial Analysis by Astrid J. Hsu

This book addresses the hypothetical question: how much would it cost to buy the ocean? The author, Astrid J. Hsu, conducts a financial analysis of the ocean’s worth based on various factors, such as natural resources, ecosystem services, energy potential, and biodiversity. The book also explores the social, political, and environmental implications of selling the ocean to private or state actors. The book offers an interesting and informative perspective on the importance of the ocean for life on earth and the challenges faced to preserve it.