Abstract:Based on the summary of theoretical research progress in ecological restoration economy, as well as previous research in our group, the definition, situation, characters and study object of ecological restoration economy was proposed in current review. Ecological restoration economics is an inter\|disciplinary which studies the economic loss during degradation, analyses the cost\|effectiveness and evaluates the dynamic changes of economic value during restoration. With sustainable use for human being as the core, this subject focuses on the movement rules between ecosystems and economy systems, as well as the mechanisms in the process of degradation, restoration and regeneration. It′s a comprehensive and particle subject. Also, it‘s an important branch of ecological economics and restoration ecology, holding important position in the theoretical system of ecological economics.