A New Mathematical Programming Format for Activity Analysis and the Life Cycle of Products

Editorial Introduction
  • Sten A. Thore

Abstract

The main concepts of Koopmans’ activity analysis are surveyed.

Key words

Environmental burdens activity analysis invisible hand complementary slackness intermediate goods activity networks budding cross-fertilization 

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© Springer Science+Business Media New York 2002

Authors and Affiliations

  • Sten A. Thore
    • 1
    • 2
  1. 1.IC2 InstituteThe University of TexasAustinUSA
  2. 2.Instituto Superior TécnicoLisbonPortugal

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