Application of Game Theory against Nature in the Assessment of Technical Solutions Used in River Regulation in the Context of Aquatic Plant Protection

Justyna Hachoł, Elżbieta Bondar-Nowakowska and Paweł S. Hachaj
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Justyna Hachoł: Institute of Environmental Protection and Development, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, 50-363 Wrocław, Poland
Elżbieta Bondar-Nowakowska: Institute of Environmental Protection and Development, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, 50-363 Wrocław, Poland
Paweł S. Hachaj: Department of Water Engineering and Water Management, Cracow University of Technology, 31-155 Kraków, Poland

Sustainability, 2019, vol. 11, issue 5, 1-19

Abstract: The anthropogenic transformation of riverbeds causes a violation of the dynamic equilibrium of the river and its environment, threatening the ecological safety of aquatic ecosystems and dependent waters. However, the differing results of these transformations are dependent on many factors and it is difficult to determine them precisely before the works start. The designers and contractors of these works are dealing with the riverbed, which in terms of hydromorphological and biological features is variable, unique, and strongly diverse. Thus, decisions are followed by an unknown result concerning changes in the riverbed ecosystems. The aim of this study is to determine the suitability of game theory as a tool supporting decision-making in the design of regulatory works including ecological aspects, as well as an indication of a regulatory works model that would meet the expectations of water users while corresponding to environmentally friendly riverbed regulation. The analysis was made on the basis of observed changes in the number of species in aquatic plant vascular communities—one of the most important elements of a riverbed ecosystem. Using game theory, it is possible to create an effective tool for the design of regulatory works and decision-making process.

Keywords: aquatic plants; game against nature; game theory; riverbed; river regulation; uncertainty in water management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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