Abstract
This paper is concerned with a decision analytic extension of the waste input-output model, based on the method of linear programming. The resulting model, which is named the waste input-output linear programming model, allows one to automatically obtain an 'optimal' waste management and recycling strategy from among a given set of alternative feasible strategies. The model can thus explore the extent to which a given measure of eco-efficiency can be maximized by an appropriate combination of existing (technological and resource) potentials. An application to Japanese data is also presented.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 393-408 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Economic Systems Research |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 Dec 1 |
Keywords
- Eco-efficiency
- Life-cycle assessment
- Linear programming
- Waste input-output analysis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Economics and Econometrics