Indicators validation for the improvement of environmental and social impact quantitative assessment
- Valencia University of Technology, Camino de Vera s/n 46022 Valencia (Spain)
Environmental and social impact quantitative assessment is an essential tool for the correct location of economic activities within the territory. The main problem of impact quantification lies in establishing the appropriateness of the instruments (indicators) utilised, such that their level of objectivity is the highest possible. To improve the quality of this kind of studies, the present contribution discusses this problematic question and its consequences and proposes a methodology for the validation of indicators. Finally, the methodology proposed is subjected to an observational and experimental test to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposal. The test is performed on four indicators, which are designed ad hoc to assess alternatives in industrial facility location problems where the decision-making process has to be supported by an environmental and social impact assessment.
- OSTI ID:
- 20783318
- Journal Information:
- Environmental Impact Assessment Review, Vol. 26, Issue 1; Other Information: DOI: 10.1016/j.eiar.2005.06.002; PII: S0195-9255(05)00099-5; Copyright (c) 2005 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0195-9255
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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