Ecological theories and indicators in economic models of biodiversity loss and conservation: A critical review

被引:23
作者
Eppink, Florian V.
van den Bergh, Jeroen C. J. M.
机构
[1] Vrije Univ Amsterdam, Inst Environm Studies, NL-1087 HV Amsterdam, Netherlands
[2] Vrije Univ Amsterdam, Dept Spatial Econ, Fac Econ & Business Adm, NL-1087 HV Amsterdam, Netherlands
关键词
biodiversity conservation; ecological-economic modelling; environmental economics; RENEWABLE RESOURCES; GENERAL EQUILIBRIUM; LAND-USE; ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION; COMPENSATION PAYMENTS; DIVERSITY; TRADE; MANAGEMENT; GROWTH; EXTINCTION;
D O I
10.1016/j.ecolecon.2006.01.013
中图分类号
Q14 [生态学(生物生态学)];
学科分类号
071012 ; 0713 ;
摘要
We evaluate how well environmental-economic models describe biodiversity loss and conservation issues. Four types of economic models turn out to dominate economic research into biodiversity conservation. For each of these, we assess the extent to which they integrate relevant ecological theories and indicators of biodiversity loss. A main conclusion is that models with more economic detail contain less detailed descriptions of the ecological dynamics of biodiversity change. We provide suggestions for improving economic models of biodiversity conservation and discuss the advantages of using less stylised representations of ecological processes. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:284 / 293
页数:10
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