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Author: | Muñoz, P. Giljum, S. Roca, J. |
Title: | The raw material equivalents of international trade, empirical evidence for Latin America |
Journal: | Journal of industrial ecology
2009 : DEC, VOL 13:6 p. 881-897 |
Index terms: | raw materials latin america trade exporting IMPORTS environment |
Freeterms: | RME |
Language: | eng |
Abstract: | This article aims at estimating the raw material equivalents (RMEs) - the upstream used material flows required along the production chain - of imports and exports for some Latin American countries (Brazil, Chile, Colombia etc). Furthermore, United States is included in the analysis as a reference for a high-income country. The results are basically set out for the year 2003. The results suggest basing the discussion of material flows on a broader set of indicators to obtain a more comprehensive picture of the implications of international trade and its impact on the environment. |
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