Modelling the relationship between agriculture and the environment using bio-economic models: some conceptual issues bio-economic models applied to agricultural systems
Résumé
In the last years there has been a significant development of bio-economic models, especially those integrating biophysical models and economic mathematical programming models. This development was enhanced by the conjunction of several factors such as the multiplicity of objectives in new agricultural policies, the increase of demand for multi-disciplinary approaches for integrated assessment, and the call for more dialogue and cooperation between scientists from various disciplines.