Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/56884 
Year of Publication: 
2011
Series/Report no.: 
Jena Economic Research Papers No. 2011,007
Publisher: 
Friedrich Schiller University Jena and Max Planck Institute of Economics, Jena
Abstract: 
This paper explores possible interdependence of biodiversity and several socioeconomic and political factors at the county level. It is aimed at the empirical identification of direct and indirect effects between biodiversity (loss) and their theoretical major impact factors. To date, research shows that in addition to geography, agriculture is one major determinant of biodiversity status. However, the impact of regional socioeconomic structures on biodiversity should not be underestimated. Specifically, in regard to biodiversity loss, the socioeconomic structure counteracts political measures instituted to protect biodiversity and change agricultural practice.
Subjects: 
biodiversity
socioeconomic interdependence
Bavaria
Thuringia
JEL: 
Q15
Q57
R14
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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