Modeling ecologically sustainable economic development in a region: a case study in the Netherlands
Activité économique ; Concept ; Développement durable ; Développement régional ; Ecologie ; Gestion des ressources ; Indicateur ; Modèle
Concept ; Ecology ; Economic activity ; Indicator ; Model ; Regional development ; Resource management ; Sustainable development
The notion of sustainable development is discussed by linking socio-economic and ecological elements. The relationship of the regional concept with both the global concept and sustainable use of resources is discussed. The use of models
in a regional context is investigated. All models integrate economy and ecology. Only dynamic models are considered. Scenario and simulation models are most appropriate. A case study is presented for the Peel region, the Netherlands.