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Toward a theory of ecosystem well-being

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  • Marc Fleurbaey

    (Paris School of Economics)

  • Christy Leppanen

    (University of Tennessee
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Can the main methods of social welfare analysis be extended to cover multiple species? Following a non-anthropocentric approach, we examine the pros and cons of various objective and subjective methods of well-being comparisons across species. We argue against normalizing by specific capacities but in favor of taking account of individual preferences and specializations. While many conceptual and practical difficulties remain, it appears possible to develop methods for the assessment of collective well-being of multi-species communities and ecosystems.

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  • Marc Fleurbaey & Christy Leppanen, 2021. "Toward a theory of ecosystem well-being," Journal of Bioeconomics, Springer, vol. 23(3), pages 257-295, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbioec:v:23:y:2021:i:3:d:10.1007_s10818-021-09315-x
    DOI: 10.1007/s10818-021-09315-x
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    Keywords

    Social welfare; Well-being; Interpersonal comparisons; Hedonism; Functionings; Animal preferences;
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    JEL classification:

    • D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement
    • D71 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Social Choice; Clubs; Committees; Associations

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