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| Lovell, Sabrina J.; Stone, Susan F.; Fernandez, Linda. |
| Invasive species are a growing threat in the United States, causing losses in biodiversity, changes in ecosystems, and impacts on economic enterprises such as agriculture, fisheries, and international trade. The costs of preventing and controlling invasive species are not well understood or documented, but estimates indicate that the costs are quite high. The costs of aquatic invasive species are even less well understood than those for terrestrial species. A systematic approach is needed to develop a consistent method to estimate the national costs of aquatic invasives. This review of the economic literature on aquatic invasive species is the first stage in the development of that estimate. We reviewed over sixty sources and include both empirical papers... |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Aquatic invasive species; Costs; Literature review; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy. |
| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/10175 |
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