This article introduces the theoretical foundation and the calculating method of EFA.It points out the(application) of EFA in China,and its advantages and disadvantages.

• 本文介绍了生态足迹模型的理论依据和计算方法,分析了生态足迹分析方法在我国的应用,并且指出了生态足迹分析方法的优缺点及其改进。