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DOI 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2006.01.013
Title (Primary) Ecological theories and indicators in economic models of biodiversity loss and conservation: a critical review
Author Eppink, F.V.; van den Bergh, J.C.J.M.
Source Titel Ecological Economics
Year 2007
Department CLE
Volume 61
Issue 2-3
Page From 284
Page To 293
Language englisch
Keywords Biodiversity conservation; Ecological-economic modelling; Environmental economics
Abstract 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.
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Eppink, F.V., van den Bergh, J.C.J.M. (2007):
Ecological theories and indicators in economic models of biodiversity loss and conservation: a critical review
Ecol. Econ. 61 (2-3), 284 - 293 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2006.01.013