Comparative Environmental Economic Assessment
Published on 26. September 2002
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-1-84064-260-5 (ISBN)
Description
Over the last decade, economists have increasingly recognized the role of meta-analysis and value transfer in synthesizing knowledge and efficiently exploiting the existing pool of knowledge. Comparative Environmental Economic Assessment explores the potential significance of using these techniques, particularly in environmental economics.Both meta-analysis and value transfer constitute major research tools which efficiently use knowledge previously acquired from other studies. The book focuses on the potential role and usefulness of these tools in environmental economic research, and goes on to address their validity, relevance and applicability. A future agenda for research is also illustrated.
Combining methodological analysis with a variety of case studies - on aircraft noise, environmental policy in European space and urban energy policy, amongst others - the contributors present an illuminating examination of the utilization of meta-analysis and value transfer.
The insightful techniques highlighted in this book will prove invaluable in the field of environmental economics. Policymakers in various areas including the environment and planning will also find this state-of-the-art study interesting and informative.
Combining methodological analysis with a variety of case studies - on aircraft noise, environmental policy in European space and urban energy policy, amongst others - the contributors present an illuminating examination of the utilization of meta-analysis and value transfer.
The insightful techniques highlighted in this book will prove invaluable in the field of environmental economics. Policymakers in various areas including the environment and planning will also find this state-of-the-art study interesting and informative.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cheltenham
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84064-260-5 (9781840642605)
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Edited by the late Raymond J.G.M. Florax, formerly Professor of Spatial and Environmental Economics, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University, US, Peter Nijkamp, Professor Emeritus, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands, the Centre for European Studies, Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza din Iasi, Romania and the School of Public Policy and Management, Tsinghua University, China and Kenneth G. Willis, Emeritus Professor of Environmental Economics, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Content
Contents
Preface
INTRODUCTION
1. Meta-analysis and value transfer: comparative assessment of scientific knowledge
Raymond J.G.M. Florax, Peter Nijkamp, Kenneth G. Willis
PART I META-ANALYSIS AND VALUE TRANSFER IN ECONOMIC RESEARCH
2. Some parallels in the development of meta-analysis in the natural and social sciences
Reinout Heijungs
3. The ceteris paribus clause in the context of meta-analysis and value transfer
Frans Bal, Peter Nijkamp
4. The scope of meta-analysis for transport policy impact analysis in environmental economics
Hans Kremers, Peter Nijkamp, Piet Rietveld
5. An evaluation of the potential of meta-analysis in value and function transfer
Kenneth J. Button
6. Environmental value transfer: state of the art and future prospects
Roy Brouwer
PART II THE METHODOLOGY OF COMPARATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT
7. Benefit transfer: testing for accuracy and reliability
Olvar Bergland, Kristin Magnussen, Stale Navrud
8. Benefit function transfer versus meta-analysis as policymaking tools: a comparison
Stefanie Engel
9. Developing a GIS-based methodology for benefit transfers
Ian J. Bateman, Andrew A. Lovett, Julii S. Brainard
10. Methodological pitfalls in meta-analysis: publication bias
Raymond J.G.M. Florax
11. Meta-analysis: a Bayesian perspective
Chris Brunsdon, Kenneth G. Willis
PART III CASE STUDIES
12. Thirty years of aircraft noise value studies: a meta-analysis
Youdi Schipper, Peter Nijkamp, Piet Rietveld
13. A cost-benefit analysis of sustainable nature policy in the Dutch Vecht wetlands area
Ernst J. Bos, Jeroen C.J.M. van den Bergh
14. Environmental quality in European space: a methodology for research synthesis
Peter Nijkamp, Marco Geremia, Jeroen C.J.M. van den Bergh, Erik Verhoef
15. Critical success factors for urban energy policies: a metaanalytical comparison
Peter Nijkamp, Maurice Ursem
EPILOGUE
16. Meta-analysis and benefit transfer: synergy, lessons and research agendas
Raymond J.G.M. Florax, Peter Nijkamp, Kenneth G. Willis
Index
Preface
INTRODUCTION
1. Meta-analysis and value transfer: comparative assessment of scientific knowledge
Raymond J.G.M. Florax, Peter Nijkamp, Kenneth G. Willis
PART I META-ANALYSIS AND VALUE TRANSFER IN ECONOMIC RESEARCH
2. Some parallels in the development of meta-analysis in the natural and social sciences
Reinout Heijungs
3. The ceteris paribus clause in the context of meta-analysis and value transfer
Frans Bal, Peter Nijkamp
4. The scope of meta-analysis for transport policy impact analysis in environmental economics
Hans Kremers, Peter Nijkamp, Piet Rietveld
5. An evaluation of the potential of meta-analysis in value and function transfer
Kenneth J. Button
6. Environmental value transfer: state of the art and future prospects
Roy Brouwer
PART II THE METHODOLOGY OF COMPARATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT
7. Benefit transfer: testing for accuracy and reliability
Olvar Bergland, Kristin Magnussen, Stale Navrud
8. Benefit function transfer versus meta-analysis as policymaking tools: a comparison
Stefanie Engel
9. Developing a GIS-based methodology for benefit transfers
Ian J. Bateman, Andrew A. Lovett, Julii S. Brainard
10. Methodological pitfalls in meta-analysis: publication bias
Raymond J.G.M. Florax
11. Meta-analysis: a Bayesian perspective
Chris Brunsdon, Kenneth G. Willis
PART III CASE STUDIES
12. Thirty years of aircraft noise value studies: a meta-analysis
Youdi Schipper, Peter Nijkamp, Piet Rietveld
13. A cost-benefit analysis of sustainable nature policy in the Dutch Vecht wetlands area
Ernst J. Bos, Jeroen C.J.M. van den Bergh
14. Environmental quality in European space: a methodology for research synthesis
Peter Nijkamp, Marco Geremia, Jeroen C.J.M. van den Bergh, Erik Verhoef
15. Critical success factors for urban energy policies: a metaanalytical comparison
Peter Nijkamp, Maurice Ursem
EPILOGUE
16. Meta-analysis and benefit transfer: synergy, lessons and research agendas
Raymond J.G.M. Florax, Peter Nijkamp, Kenneth G. Willis
Index