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DISE: A Dynamic Integrated Space Economy Model for Orbital Debris Mitigation Policy Evaluation

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  • Aneli Bongers

    (Department of Economics, University of Malaga)

  • Cesar Ortiz

    (Department of Economics, Thompson Rivers University)

  • Jose L. Torres

    (Department of Economics, University of Malaga)

Abstract

This paper presents the Dynamic Integrated Space-Economy (DISE) model, which is designed to study the economic implications of alternative policies aimed at mitigating orbital debris. The DISE model combines a standard neoclassical growth model with a physical space model for orbital debris dynamics. The economic model categorizes capital assets into two types: Earth's capital and Space's capital (i.e., satellites). DISE is intended to calculate the cost of space debris and its impact on the global economy. The model is simulated for a 200-year period under different scenarios, including a clean space environment, laissez-faire, de-orbiting policy, debris-free launch systems, a combination of de-orbiting and debris-free launch vehicles, and collision avoidance.

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  • Aneli Bongers & Cesar Ortiz & Jose L. Torres, 2024. "DISE: A Dynamic Integrated Space Economy Model for Orbital Debris Mitigation Policy Evaluation," Space Economics Working Papers 03-2024, Institute for Space Economics, revised Sep 2024.
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    • D62 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Externalities
    • E22 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Consumption, Saving, Production, Employment, and Investment - - - Investment; Capital; Intangible Capital; Capacity
    • H23 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - Externalities; Redistributive Effects; Environmental Taxes and Subsidies
    • Q53 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Air Pollution; Water Pollution; Noise; Hazardous Waste; Solid Waste; Recycling
    • Q58 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environmental Economics: Government Policy

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