Economies of Scope in the Agricultural Provision of Ecosystems Services: A Swiss Case Study

摘要: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the jointness between agricultural production and ecosystem services using a spatial explicit economic-ecological programming model. Thereby, consideration non-agricultural competitors in provision allows simultaneous assessment economies scope. A cost-effectiveness analysis for case study region Switzerland shows least costs supplier patterns supply these services. Results imply strong However, potential cost savings considerable.