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Non-indigenous and Endangered Animal Record Keeping in the Czech Republic
JaroliÌmek, J.; StocÌŒes, M. - In: AGRIS on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics 5 (2013) 4
In the paper, the method of data collection, processing and visualization of the occurrence of non-indigenous and endangered animal species in the Czech Republic is described. Our new software enables easy data entry about the observation of monitored species to the expert public. The data...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010878727
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Conflicts and Choices in Biodiversity Preservation
Metrick, A.; Weitzman, M.L. - Harvard Institute of Economic Research (HIER), … - 1998
the conformity of theory with practice. A basic theme is that the core issue in biodiversity preservation today is the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005245592
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Elephants.
Kremer, M.; Morcom, C. - Economics Department, Massachusetts Institute of … - 1996
Existing models of open-access resources are applicable to non- storable resources, such as fish. Many open-access resources, however, are used to produce storable goods. Elephants, rhinos, and tigers are three prominent examples. Anticipated future scarcity of these resources will increase...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005450524
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Environmental protection in economic theory
Kotíková, Eliška - In: Politická ekonomie 2006 (2006) 2, pp. 261-273
The paper shows the current state of environmental concerns in economic theory. Different economic schools have …, free market environmentalism, coevolutionary theory in economics and bioeconomics. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005258292
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An Interpretative Model of Aquaculture Multifunctionality: A Methodological Framework Definition
De Blasi, Giuseppe; Acciani, Claudio; De Boni, A.; Roma, R. - European Association of Agricultural Economists - EAAE - 2005
International trade agreements and the new EU CAP targets require the definition of a new type of subsidy, depending on the non-market functions provided by production activities. The aim of the research project reported in this paper is to find a model to reward multifunctionality of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008509170
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Generation and diffusion of agricultural technology: a review of theories and experiences.
SD, Biggs; EJ, Clay - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 1983
ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper, literature survey of theories and experience relating to technology transfer, generation and diffusion of agricultural technology - covers modernization, factor endowments, income distribution, dependence relations, agricultural research, agricultural extension...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010966162
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A manifesto for theory in environmental studies and sciences
Proctor, James; Clark, Susan; Smith, Kimberly; Wallace, … - In: Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences 3 (2013) 3, pp. 331-337
. This need for theory arises from the status of ESS as an integrative interdiscipline—one practitioners of ESS celebrate …. Three examples are briefly raised here: the definition of environment in ESS, how environmental actors are conceptualized … are ideas that take us places, not just idle speculation, and by advocating “theory across the (ESS) curriculum.” In …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010995524
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THE ECONOMY-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION IN NICHOLAS GEORGESCU-ROEGEN'S THEORY
Adina, MOISE-TITEI - In: Management Strategies Journal 22 (2013) Special, pp. 62-65
This paper presents some points of view concerning the impact of economic activity on the environment, society … Nicholas Georgescu-Roegen’s theory. The great economist had tried to convince us that the problems we face are complex and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010936432
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Rough Guide to Impact Evaluation of Environmental and Development Programs
Pattanayak, Subhrendu K - eSocialSciences - 2009
This paper is a “rough guide†for evaluation of programs, projects and policies in the environment and development … should we rely on theory-based evaluations are explained. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005003752
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Toward a Political Theory of Environmental Policy.
Boyer, M.; Laffont, J.J. - Groupe de Recherche en Économie Mathématique et … - 1996
This paper makes some steps toward a formal political economy of environmental policy. Economists' quasi-unanimous preferences for sophisticated incentive regulation is reconsidered.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005486533