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Scale and Scaling in Ecological and Economic Systems

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  • Jérôme Chave
  • Simon Levin

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We review various aspects of the notion ofscale applied to natural systems, in particularcomplex adaptive systems. We argue that scalingissues are not only crucial from the standpointof basic science, but also in many appliedissues, and discuss tools for detecting anddealing with multiple scales, both spatial andtemporal. We also suggest that the techniquesof statistical mechanics, which have beensuccessful in describing many emergent patternsin physical systems, can also prove useful inthe study of complex adaptive systems. Copyright Kluwer Academic Publishers 2003

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  • Jérôme Chave & Simon Levin, 2003. "Scale and Scaling in Ecological and Economic Systems," Environmental & Resource Economics, Springer;European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, vol. 26(4), pages 527-557, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:enreec:v:26:y:2003:i:4:p:527-557
    DOI: 10.1023/B:EARE.0000007348.42742.49
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