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A systematic approach of determining compensation and allocation for river basin water environment based on total

Yuxiang Cheng1, Desheng Wu2, Yuan Bian1

  • 1Economics and Management School, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 80, Zhongguancun East Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100190, People's Republic of China.

Journal of Environmental Management
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Keywords:
Payment for ecosystem servicesRiver basinValuation

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