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| Cacho, Oscar J.; Hester, Susan M.; Spring, Daniel. |
| The detectability of invasive organisms influences the feasibility of eradicating an infestation. Search theory offers a framework for defining and measuring detectability, taking account of searcher ability, biological factors and the search environment. In this paper, search theory concepts are incorporated into a population model, and the costs of search and control are calculated as functions of the amount of search effort (the decision variable). Simulations are performed on a set of weed scenarios in a natural environment, involving different combinations of plant longevity, seed longevity and plant fecundity. Results provide preliminary estimates of the cost and duration of eradication programs to assist in prioritising weeds for control. The... |
| Tipo: Article |
Palavras-chave: Bioeconomics; Invasive species; Operations research; Population dynamics; Weed control; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy. |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/118522 |
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| Prescott, Ryan; van Kooten, G. Cornelis. |
| In this paper, we examine the impact policy choices, including a carbon tax, on the optimal allocation of power across different generation sources and on future investments in generating facilities. The focus in on the Alberta power grid as it is heavily dependent on fossil fuels and has only limited ties to other power grids, although the model could be extended to a larger and even multiple grids. Results indicate that, as wind penetrates the extant generating mix characterizing the grid, cost savings and emission reductions do not decline linearly, but at a decreasing rate. However, if flexibility is allowed then, as the carbon tax increases to $40 per tCO2 or above, existing coal plants start to be replaced by newly constructed wind farms and natural... |
| Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper |
Palavras-chave: Economics of wind power; Grid system modeling; Operations research; Carbon taxes; Coal power plants; Environmental Economics and Policy; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy; C61; H23; Q40; Q42. |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/37043 |
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