Category: Computer Software/Database/Model

Valuing open space in a residential sorting model of the Twin Cities

By CostBenefit on Aug 17, 2010 | In Academic Study/Journal Article, Preservation & Open Space, Midwest, Regulatory Analysis, Computer Software/Database/Model, Methods, Environmental Economics / Ecological Economics, Costs and Benefits, Free Report at Time of Entry

Abstract: H. Allen Klaiber and Daniel J. Phaneuf present an analysis of how open space amenities affect residential location choices using a "horizontal sorting model" to estimate household preferences for open space. To parameterize the model, a new and… more »

Integrated assessment of agricultural policies with dynamic land use change modelling

By CostBenefit on Aug 17, 2010 | In General, Land, Europe, Real Estate Construction Housing, Academic Study/Journal Article, Economic Development and Green Jobs, Preservation & Open Space, Sprawl & Smart Growth, Agriculture, Forestry and Food, Computer Software/Database/Model, Methods, Costs and Benefits

Abstract With about half of its territory being farmed, agriculture is the main land use in the European Union (EU). As over 10% of the total EU manufacturing output comes from the agri-food sector, it also is an economic factor of great importance. Mor… more »

Environmental management framework for wind farm siting: Methodology and case study

By CostBenefit on Aug 17, 2010 | In General, Land, Energy, Europe, Real Estate Construction Housing, Academic Study/Journal Article, Economic Development and Green Jobs, Regulatory Analysis, Computer Software/Database/Model, Methods, Costs and Benefits, Socio-Political-Cognitive-Economics

Abstract: This paper develops an integrated framework to evaluate land suitability for wind farm siting that combines multi-criteria analysis (MCA) with geographical information systems (GIS); an application of the proposed framework for the island of Le… more »

Conservation and development: Evidence from Thai protected areas

By CostBenefit on Aug 15, 2010 | In Asia, Academic Study/Journal Article, Economic Development and Green Jobs, Preservation & Open Space, Computer Software/Database/Model, Methods, Environmental Economics / Ecological Economics, Costs and Benefits, Free Report at Time of Entry

Abstract: Protected areas are a key tool for conservation policy but their economic impacts are not well understood. This paper presents new evidence about the local effects of strictly protected areas in Thailand, combining data on socioeconomic outcome… more »

Communicative diagnosis of cost-saving options for reducing nitrogen emission from pig finishing

By CostBenefit on Aug 15, 2010 | In Air, Water, Land + Water, Europe, Academic Study/Journal Article, Agriculture, Forestry and Food, Nitrogen/Nitrates, Regulatory Analysis, Computer Software/Database/Model, Contamination Cost, Costs and Benefits, Wastewater

Abstract: Reducing nitrogen emission from livestock production is usually perceived as costly. Nevertheless, production process related measures addressing the transformation of input(s) into output(s) may result in a cost-saving reduction of nitrogen em… more »
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