conservation
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Trade or Trees?
Traditional trade agreements cause deforestation in the tropics. But if tariffs are contingent on the forest cover, trade can motivate conservation.
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The economics of conservation in low- and middle-income countries
What have we learned about the economics of conservation? How can policymakers encourage conservation in low-income settings?
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Can formalisation of customary land rights help reduce deforestation? Evidence from Benin
Experimental results find that formalisation of customary landholdings and land rights reduced tree cover loss in rural areas of Benin
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Family dynamics and water conservation: Evidence from Zambia
Individuals put less effort into conserving water or energy at home when they share the resulting financial savings with other household members