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 …

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 …

The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment is built on a conceptual framework that links biodiversity to the services … aims to highlight the mapping of biodiversity indicators and assesses their respective role on the valuation exercise. Our … results show that biodiversity loss is having an effect on forest ecosystem values. In addition, these effects reveal to be …

This analysis provides an example of how biodiversity can be measured by means of different indicators, and how the … latter can be used to assess the influence of the biodiversity profile of a region on the tourism flows towards it. Previous … hypothesis of this paper is that the destination's biodiversity profile can be considered as a key component of environmental …