A Re-Examination of the Causes of Deforestation: Evidence from Latin America, Africa and Asia

Richard Culas

A Re-Examination of the Causes of Deforestation: Evidence from Latin America, Africa and Asia

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Abstract

Tropical deforestation has become an issue of global concern because of tropical forests’ value in biodiversity conservation and in limiting the greenhouse effect. It has also many ecological and socio-economic effects at local levels. There have been a number of economic models attempting to explain the causes of deforestation. This study undertakes four analyses of the direct, intermediate and underlying/ policy-oriented causes of deforestation using data from regions across Latin America, Africa and Asia. The importance of identifying and analyzing some non-forest sector policies is emphasized. Overall, the study aims to investigate policies and institutions (such as those that protect property rights) that may be crucial for the sustainable management of tropical forest resources and for achieving environmental stability.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	University of Sydney
Supervisors/Advisors	Dutta, Dilip, Principal Supervisor, External person
Thesis sponsors	University of Sydney Postgraduate Awards
Award date	01 Jan 2004
Place of Publication	Sydney NSW, Australia
Publisher	School of Economics and Political Science, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Sydney
Publication status	Published - 2004

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A Re-Examination of the Causes of Deforestation: Evidence from Latin America, Africa and Asia

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