Measures of energy cost and value in ecosystems

Bruce Hannon; Robert Costanza; Robert A. Herendeen

doi:10.1016/0095-0696(86)90008-2

Measures of energy cost and value in ecosystems

Bruce Hannon
, Robert Costanza
, Robert A. Herendeen

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Abstract

The physical output of ecological processes have different values even though they may be measured in the same physical units. Using linear input-output theory, we derive a set of weights based on direct and indirect energy requirements for ecosystem commodities which uniquely converts them into commensurable unit costs. Under certain conditions, these costs are equal to values or prices. Using this system, behavioral theories can be better posed for experimental verification.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	391-401
Number of pages	11
Journal	Journal of Environmental Economics and Management
Volume	13
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0095-0696(86)90008-2
State	Published - Dec 1986

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