Browsing College of Business, Public Policy and Law by Author "van Rensburg, Thomas M."
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Agricultural Biodiversity and Land Fragmentation: the case of Bulgaria
van Rensburg, Thomas M. (National University of Ireland, Galway, 2008)This paper presents an empirical analysis of the role of land fragmentation, crop biodiversity and their interplay with farm profitability. Original primary date are drawn from a survey conducted in Bulgaria. We present ... -
Biodiversity Conservation in Managed Landscapes
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Cold water coral ecosystems and their biodiversity: a review of their economic and social value
Foley, Naomi; van Rensburg, Thomas M. (National University of Ireland, Galway, 2008)Despite the growing scientific literature on cold-water corals (CWC) there appears to be no research of an economic nature applied to the resource. This paper presents an overview of the goods and services of CWC and their ... -
Controlling Agricultural Emissions of Nitrates: Regulation versus Taxes
Lally, Breda; van Rensburg, Thomas M. (National University of Ireland, Galway, 2007)Two policy instruments, input taxes and regulations, can be used to deal with nitrate pollution. However, in practice command and control (CAC) measures such as input regulations and management practices, as outlined in ... -
Farming on commonage is it a constraint to recreational access
Buckley, Cathal; van Rensburg, Thomas M. (National University of Ireland, Galway, 2008)Commonage in the Republic of Ireland has traditionally been used for agricultural activity, mainly livestock grazing. In recent times due to its prevailing common property characteristics and upland landscape, this resource ... -
Governing Recreational Activities in Ireland: a partnership approach to sustainable tourism
van Rensburg, Thomas M.; Doherty, Edel (National University of Ireland, Galway, 2006)In Ireland increased public access for recreation presents challenges to policy makers concerned with tourism and rural development. Recreation activities such as mountaineering, walking and cycling can contribute to the ... -
To Plough or Play? Modelling Recreational Pursuits on Irish Farm Commonage
Buckley, Cathal; van Rensburg, Thomas M. (National University of Ireland, Galway, 2007)In the last decade the demand for rural recreation has increased in Ireland as the population has become increasingly urbanised. Increased affluence, mobility and changing values have also brought new demands with respect ... -
Willingness-To-Pay and Consumer Versus Citizen Values: Evidence from Ireland
van Rensburg, Thomas M.; Dooley, Conor (National University of Ireland, Galway, 2007)Environmental decision-making compares market and non-market outputs, often in terms of willingness to pay. In addition to personal, private `consumer¿ preferences, individuals may adopt a citizen perspective, judging ...