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| Huber, Robert. |
| Environmental goals play a crucial role in the economic assessment of bio-energy production, particularly in countries where the agricultural sector is less competitive. In addition to the reduction of CO2 emissions, advanced biomass conversion technologies could contribute to the maintenance of landscape functions, such as the upkeep of rural scenery. From this perspective, energy production would be a by-product of the provision of environmental goods and services. This paper analyses, from a theoretical point of view, the consideration of alternative actors using biomass conversion facilities in connection with landscape maintenance and presents a case study from the Swiss lowlands. Results show that a societal optimal solution can be achieved with... |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Bio-energy; Rural landscape maintenance; Multifunctionality; Environmental Economics and Policy; Land Economics/Use. |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/7619 |
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| Huber, Robert. |
| The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the jointness between agricultural production and ecosystem services using a spatial explicit economic-ecological programming model. Thereby, the consideration of non-agricultural competitors in the provision of ecosystem services allows a simultaneous assessment of economies of scope. A cost-effectiveness analysis for a case study region in Switzerland shows the least costs supplier of ecosystem services and spatial patterns in the supply for these services. Results imply strong jointness between agricultural production and the provision of ecosystem services. However, the potential for cost savings is considerable. |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Economies of Scope; Jointness; Economic-ecological programming model; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy. |
| Ano: 2008 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/43969 |
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