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Science
; 289(5478): 395-6, 2000 Jul 21.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10939949
ABSTRACT
Ecosystems are capital assets: When properly managed, they yield a flow of vital goods and services. Relative to other forms of capital, however, ecosystems are poorly understood, scarcely monitored, and--in many important cases--undergoing rapid degradation. The process of economic valuation could greatly improve stewardship. This potential is now being realized with innovative financial instruments and institutional arrangements.
Subject(s)
Conservation of Natural Resources/economics , Ecosystem , Australia , Commerce , Costa Rica , Industry , Investments
2.
Science
; 281(5381): 1291-2, 1998 Aug 28.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9735046
Subject(s)
Food Supply , Population Growth , Public Policy , Agriculture , Developed Countries , Developing Countries , Environment , Humans
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