Biological Conservation and Economic Theory

Conservation Biological Control: from Theory to Practice

The literature of the last 50 years abounds with research papers and reviews of how floral biodiversity might affect the numbers and impact of indigenous natural enemies. However, it is only relatively recently that practical advice is available to any farmer who might wish to exploit such biodiversity in an economically viable fashion. “Practice” in the title of this paper is therefore used in...

Intergration of Biological and Economic Processes: A Game Theory Approach

Biological diversity on the planet is a result of billions of years of evolution and ecologists, such as John Maynard Smith, are using evolutionary game theory to explain the role of animal behaviour in the evolution process. Game theory, following the work of von Neumann, Morgenstern, Nash and others, is gaining support as a methodology for modelling economic behaviour. As economic activity is...

Integrating Economic Costs and Biological Traits into Global Conservation Priorities for Carnivores

BACKGROUND Prioritization schemes usually highlight species-rich areas, where many species are at imminent risk of extinction. To be ecologically relevant these schemes should also include species biological traits into area-setting methods. Furthermore, in a world of limited funds for conservation, conservation action is constrained by land acquisition costs. Hence, including economic costs in...

Economic Crisis and Economic Theory

Two dynamic general equilibrium economies compete in explaining the United States’interwar business cycles. Despite the demand driven contender’s slight advantages, the results remain too close to call a clear winner.

Economic Instruments for Habitat Conservation