Description
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on modelling in ecological economics and offers a comprehensive overview of current and emerging methods of applying mathematical, computational and conceptual methods to environmental issues.
Following a detailed introduction, the authors investigate various modelling techniques including:
- evolutionary modelling
- input-output modelling
- neo-Austrian modelling
- entropy in ecological economics
- thermodynamic models
- multi-criteria evaluation
- agent-based modelling
- the environmental Kuznets curve.
In each of the specially commissioned chapters, the expert authors have tried to limit the level of complexity to create a unique and accessible resource. As such, this book should have a wide appeal amongst scholars, researchers and students with an interest in modelling techniques and their use in ecological and environmental economics.
Table of ContentsContents: Preface 1. An Introduction to Modelling in Ecological Economics 2. Evolutionary Models 3. Input–Output Models 4. Neo-Austrian Models 5. Entropy in Ecological Economics 6. Thermodynamic Models 7. Multi-Criteria Evaluation 8. Agent-Based Models 9. The Environmental Kuznets Curve Index
