1. Introduction Theory and Perspectives. - Models and Systems. - Resource Energy and Environmental Analysis. - Ecologic Perspectives. - Economic Considerations. - 2. Overview and Empiric Results for Gotland. - Background and History. - General Description of the Existing System. - Macroregional Analysis. - Energy/Economic Analysis of Subsectors in the Region. - The Study Site of Lummelunda. - 3. Modeling Approaches and Results. - Model 1: An Input-Output Model for Calculating Resource Use and Pollutant Generation. - Model 2: Regional Optimization Model Scenario Including the Effect of Energy Plantations. - Model 3: A Regional Optimization for 1975 with Emphasis on Water Constraints and Energy Prices. - Model 4: Energy Diversity and Stability of the Economic System. - Model 5: Optimization Model for Gotland's Energy Supply System. - Model 6: Simulation Model for Assessing Water Quantity and Quality Impacts. - Model 7: Modeling the Coastal Ecosystem and Associated Human Impact. - 4. Summary and Discussion of Results for Gotland. - Energy and Development. - Trends in Energy Efficiency. - Energy-Economic Relationships. - Economic Stability and Dependence on External Sources of Energy. - Hydrologic Considerations. - Economic Development and Resource Considerations. - Model Results and Resource Management. - Investment Ratio and Regional Carrying Capacity. - Future Design for Gotland: What Does History Tell Us?. - Recommendations to the Planning Authorities. - 5. General Considerations for Regional Studies. - Comparison to Other Studies. - Project Organization. - Problems of Data Collection. - The Efficacy of the Systems Ecology Approach. - Institutional Interfaces. - Interdisciplinary Work. - Prescription for Regional Analysis. - The Issue of Carrying Capacity. - Appendix I. Notes to Selected Figures. -Appendix II. Notes to Selected Tables. - References. Language: English