The role of input-output analysis of energy and ecologic systems. In the early development of ecological economics--a personal perspective.
A summary is provided of the early history of research on the flow of nonrenewable energy resources through the economy and of the flow of renewable energy resources through a natural ecosystem. The techniques are similar, and many specific applications are provided. A combined economic and ecological technique is also defined. The early history and people of the International Society Ecological Economic are cited.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois 61801, USA. bhannon@uiuc.edu
Bruce
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D003246:Conservation of Energy Resources / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D003657:Decision Making; D004463:Ecology / Q000191:economics; D004467:Economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends; D017753:Ecosystem; D004651:Employment / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004736:Energy-Generating Resources / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry; D008887:Military Medicine / Q000191:economics; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D014481:United States; D014866:Waste Products; D000078329:Workforce
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