Modeling complex ecological economic systems: toward an evolutionary, dynamic understanding of people and nature

Authors

Robert Costanza, Portland State UniversityFollow
Lisa WaingerFollow
Carl FolkeFollow
Karl-Göran Mäler

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-1-1993

Subjects

Ecology -- Economic aspects, Ecosystem services -- Economic aspects, Environmental policy

Abstract

Recent understanding about system dynamics and predictability that has emerged from the study of complex systems is creating new tools for modeling interactions between anthropogenic and natural systems. A range of techniques has become available through advances in computer speed and accessibility and by implementing a broad, interdisciplinary systems view.

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Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/9093

Citation Details

Costanza, R., L. Wainger, C. Folke, and K-G Maler. 1993. Modeling complex ecological economic systems: toward an evolutionary, dynamic understanding of people and nature. BioScience 43:545-555.