creating markets for biodiversity. In the paper we conclude that the success of a policy instrument for creating markets for … biodiversity depends on the nature crucial factors, including the ability of the policy instrument to deal with (a) the public good … nature of most of the nonmarket biodiversity benefits; (b) the asymmetric informational characteristics related to the …

This paper introduces and surveys ecological-economic analysis and valuation of biodiversity. Furthermore, the notion … and application of economic, monetary valuation of biodiversity is critically evaluated. A classification of biodiversity … values is offered, based on a system of logical relationships among biodiversity, ecosystems, species and human welfare …

greater understanding of the significant role of biodiversity in rural communities of developing countries who depend most on … input of biodiversity in developing countries to the provision of the ecosystem goods and services (EGS) that are essential … a necessary tool for achieving this objective. However, valuing biodiversity in a developing country context can be an …

linkages betweeneconomic and ecological systems with a view to a solid exploration ofvaluation issues in biodiversity. Against … and economics. Issues discussed hereare ecosystem management principles, biodiversity indices and modernconcepts such as … ofconservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. For this purpose,the interrelation between biodiversity, resources …

ecosystems and biodiversity. Within this Handbook, carefully commissioned original contributions from acknowledged experts in the … ecosystems and biodiversity * demonstrates new research methodologies and their applications *provides authoritative assessment … of the recent results and findings in ecosystems services and biodiversity valuation and accounting *provides the reader …