The Influence of Environmental Restrictions on the Socio-Economic Development of the Lake Baikal Region

This article explores and assesses the socio-economic consequences of environmental restrictions in the Baikal region. Different levels of socio-economic development characterize the various governing bodies in the region, and therefore, the impact of environmental restrictions surrounding Baikal va...

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Published inSibirica : the journal of Siberian studies Vol. 12; no. 2; pp. 33 - 47
Main Authors Dugarova, Gerelma B., Bogdanov, Victor N.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Berghahn Journals 01.06.2013
Berghahn Books, Inc
Subjects
Analysis
Economic aspects
Economic development
Environmental degradation
Baikal natural territory
environmental policies and practices
environmental restrictions
environment-economy trade-offs
tourist-recreational economic zone
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Summary:This article explores and assesses the socio-economic consequences of environmental restrictions in the Baikal region. Different levels of socio-economic development characterize the various governing bodies in the region, and therefore, the impact of environmental restrictions surrounding Baikal varies. This article outlines the advantages and disadvantages of environmental restrictions for Irkutsk oblast and Republic of Buriatiia, summarizes the perceived trade-off between the environmental and economic interests, and proposes alternative environmentally friendly scenarios for local economic development.
Bibliography:Original Article
Special Forum: Baikal Issues under Persistent State Care
ISSN:1361-7362
1476-6787
DOI:10.3167/sib.2013.120203