Economic dynamics and forest clearing: A spatial econometric analysis for Indonesia

B-Tier
Journal: Ecological Economics
Year: 2013
Volume: 85
Issue: C
Pages: 85-96

Authors (5)

Wheeler, David (not in RePEc) Hammer, Dan (not in RePEc) Kraft, Robin (not in RePEc) Dasgupta, Susmita (World Bank Group) Blankespoor, Brian (World Bank Group)

Score contribution per author:

0.402 = (α=2.01 / 5 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This paper uses a large panel database to investigate the determinants of forest clearing in Indonesian kabupatens since 2005. Our study incorporates short-run changes in prices and demands for palm oil and wood products, as well as the exchange rate, the real interest rate, land-use zoning, forest protection, the estimated opportunity cost of forested land, the quality of local governance, the poverty rate, population density, the availability of communications infrastructure, transport cost, local rainfall and terrain slope.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:ecolec:v:85:y:2013:i:c:p:85-96
Journal Field
Environment
Author Count
5
Added to Database
2026-01-24