A Generalization of the Input-Output Pollution Control Model and Product Selection

Aniekan Ebiefung

Department of Mathematics, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, USA.

DOI: 10.4236/am.2013.42055                

Abstract

The input-output pollution control model given in [1] is generalized. The generalization makes it easier for the model to handle many problem instances. A linear program is used to solve the new model. An example is given to show that the new model can handle classes of problems that the original model cannot handle.

Keywords

Input-Output; Pollution; Environment; Technology; Leontief Production Model

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

References

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