The economic valuation of ecosystem services: bibliometric analysis
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Velasco Muñoz, Juan Francisco![University of Almería authority University of Almería authority](/themes/Mirage2/images/autoridades/autoridad.png)
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2022-12-25Abstract
Research background: The services provided by ecosystems are the main support for human populations and for the development of any type of activity. Today, the provision of these services is under threat. The economic valuation of ecosystem services is vital to design appropriate policies, define strategies and manage ecosystems.
Purpose of the article: The objective of this study is to analyse the evolution of research on the economic valuation of ecosystem services over the last two decades. More specifically, it aims firstly to identify the main agents driving research and, secondly, it seeks to synthesize in a single document the relevant information on the main economic valuation methods, relating them to the categories of services, ecosystems and regions where they have been employed.
Methods: A quantitative review was first carried out through a bibliometric analysis to identify the main drivers of this line of research and its development trends. Secondly, a qualitative r...
Palabra/s clave
Environmental Science
Economics
Ecosystem services
Natural resources management
Sustainable development
Market based valuation
Revealed-stated preferences
Transfer value methods