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The Role of Transdisciplinary Approaches in Environmental Economics

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  • Shefali V. Mehta

    (Open Rivers Consulting Associates, Alexandria, Virginia, USA)

  • Stephen Polasky

    (Department of Applied Economics, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA)

  • Elena Tsakakis

    (Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA)

Abstract

Environmental and resource challenges continue to grow in magnitude and complexity. Addressing these challenges requires expansive thinking to formulate and implement effective solutions. Transdisciplinary research, considered the pinnacle of integration across disciplines, offers a powerful approach for addressing complex questions. Three key themes emerge from transdisciplinary research in the context of environmental economics: (a) There are degrees of transdisciplinarity that contribute to new emergent approaches and on-the-ground application through behavior and practice changes; (b) there are many examples of environmental economics research that exhibit characteristics of transdisciplinary research, but aspects of transdisciplinarity could be expanded in many cases; and (c) there are various barriers (cross-disciplinary, individual, and systemic) facing economists in the application of a transdisciplinary approach. While transdisciplinary research comes with its own barriers, environmental economists could generate large potential gains in formulating and implementing solutions by exploring the transdisciplinary mindset and approach.

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  • Shefali V. Mehta & Stephen Polasky & Elena Tsakakis, 2024. "The Role of Transdisciplinary Approaches in Environmental Economics," Annual Review of Resource Economics, Annual Reviews, vol. 16(1), pages 233-254, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:anr:reseco:v:16:y:2024:p:233-254
    DOI: 10.1146/annurev-resource-101623-102715
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    Keywords

    transdisciplinary; environment; sustainable development; research; convergence;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • A11 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - Role of Economics; Role of Economists
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth
    • Q01 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - General - - - Sustainable Development
    • A12 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - Relation of Economics to Other Disciplines
    • Q57 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Ecological Economics

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