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Kategorie Textpublikation
Referenztyp Zeitschriften
DOI 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2018.01.031
Titel (primär) Ecological Fiscal Transfers in Europe – Evidence-based design options for a transnational scheme
Autor Droste, N.; Ring, I.; Santos, R.; Kettunen, M.
Quelle Ecological Economics
Erscheinungsjahr 2018
Department OEKON
Band/Volume 147
Seite von 373
Seite bis 382
Sprache englisch
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Keywords Ecological Fiscal Transfers; European Union; Natura 2000 network; Biodiversity conservation funding; Policy advice; Spatial econometrics
UFZ Querschnittsthemen RU6;
Abstract Ecological Fiscal Transfers (EFT) have recently gained attention as a promising instrument addressing public authorities to provide incentives for nature conservation. In parallel, both the EU and various European countries are exploring new mechanisms to mobilise funding to support biodiversity conservation. We develop a proposal for an EFT design within the supranational context of the EU and assess its potential effects with evidence-based estimates. We i) provide both a theoretical underpinning and a synthesis of the current EFT schemes and EU Nature Directives, ii) propose a model for EFT implementation within the existing EU funding mechanisms based on quantitative and qualitative conservation indicators, iii) analyse how resulting payments would be (spatially) distributed among European regions, and iv) discuss the model outcomes in terms of ecological effectiveness, distributive effects and cost-effectiveness. We thereby contribute to the debate about how to better integrate ecological public functions within multi-level and supra-national governance structures.
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Droste, N., Ring, I., Santos, R., Kettunen, M. (2018):
Ecological Fiscal Transfers in Europe – Evidence-based design options for a transnational scheme
Ecol. Econ. 147 , 373 - 382 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2018.01.031