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Evolution of population-resource dynamics models

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  • Nagase, Yoko
  • Uehara, Takuro

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This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of Brander and Taylor's (1998) model and its descendants from the following perspectives: population growth, substitutability, innovation, capital accumulation, property rights and institutional designs, and modeling approach. This survey aims to contribute to a better understanding of population and resource dynamics models in general and facilitate further application of the model framework to relevant circumstances.

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  • Nagase, Yoko & Uehara, Takuro, 2011. "Evolution of population-resource dynamics models," Ecological Economics, Elsevier, vol. 72(C), pages 9-17.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolec:v:72:y:2011:i:c:p:9-17
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2011.09.003
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