Toward a theory of ecosystem well-being

Marc Fleurbaey and Christy Leppanen ()
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Christy Leppanen: University of Tennessee

Journal of Bioeconomics, 2021, vol. 23, issue 3, No 3, 257-295

Abstract: Abstract Can the main methods of social welfare analysis be extended to cover multiple species? Following a non-anthropocentric approach, we examine the pros and cons of various objective and subjective methods of well-being comparisons across species. We argue against normalizing by specific capacities but in favor of taking account of individual preferences and specializations. While many conceptual and practical difficulties remain, it appears possible to develop methods for the assessment of collective well-being of multi-species communities and ecosystems.

Keywords: Social welfare; Well-being; Interpersonal comparisons; Hedonism; Functionings; Animal preferences (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D63 D71 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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