Computational Models in the Economics of Environment and Development

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Springer Science & Business Media, Dec 6, 2012 - Business & Economics - 230 pages

Computational Models in the Economics of Environment and Development provides a step-by-step guide in designing, developing, and solving non-linear environment-development models. It accomplishes this by focusing on applied models, using real examples as case studies. Additionally, it gives examples of developing policy interventions based on quantitative model results. Finally, it uses a simple computer program, GAMS, to develop and solve models.

This book is targeted towards university lecturers and students in economic modeling and sustainable development, but is also of particular interest to researchers at sustainable development research institutes and policy makers at international sustainable development policy institutions such the World Bank, UNDP, and UNEP.

 

Contents

A Generalized Integrated EconomicEnvironmental Growth Model
1
Formulating and Solving NonLinear Integrated
19
Investing in Clean Technology An Exercise in Methodology
35
Issues in Production Recycling and International Trade
51
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The Economic and Environmental Impact of Waste Paper Trade
107
Farm Permits and Optimal Shrimp Management in Thailand
145
Sustainable Livestock Management in the Kalahari
185
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