The object of this paper is to present an introductory quantitative analysis system on the relationship between the economy and the environment of the different economic sectors. The aim is to quantify the environmental pressures caused by the economy as a comprehensive tool to complement...

In recent years, Alternative Food Networks (AFNs) have been a key issue both in the scientific community and in public debates. This is due to their profound implications for rural development, local sustainability, and bio-economics. This edited collection discusses what the main determinants...