Advances in Environmental Economics: Analysis and Modelling

Jeroen van den Bergh and Peter Nijkamp

No 98-094/3, Tinbergen Institute Discussion Papers from Tinbergen Institute

Abstract: This paper gives a concise overview of environmental-economicanalysis. Important issues and modern developments in the field aresurveyed in a systematic way. Next, the concept of sustainabledevelopment is discussed, as it has dominated environmental economicsfor almost a decade now. In addition, the issue of modelling theinterface of the economy and the natural environment making use ofmaterial balance conditions is examined. The paper concludes with aconsideration of issues of uncertainty in policy analysis andforecasting with particular reference to scenario analysis.

Date: 1998-09-03
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