The economics of ecosystems and biodiversity : ecological and economic foundations /

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"Human well-being relies critically on ecosystem services provided by nature. Examples include water and air quality regulation, nutrient cycling and decomposition, plant pollination and flood control, all of which are dependent on biodiversity. They are predominantly public goods with limited...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (Project)
Otros Autores: Kumar, Pushpam
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Washington, DC : Earthscan, ©2010.
Temas:
Ecology > Economic aspects.
Ecosystem services.
Biodiversity > Economic aspects.
Environmental economics.
Écologie > Aspect économique.
Services des écosystèmes.
Biodiversité > Aspect économique.
Économie de l'environnement.
NATURE > Animals > Wildlife.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Biological Diversity.
Biologisk mångfald > ekonomiska aspekter.
Miljöförstöring.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Integrating the ecological and economic dimensions in biodiversity and ecosystem service valuation
  • Biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystem services
  • Measuring biophysical quantities and the use of indicators
  • The socio-cultural context of ecosystem and biodiversity valuation
  • The economics of valuing ecosystem services and biodiversity
  • Discounting, ethics, and options for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem integrity
  • Key messages and linkages with national policies.

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