Economic and Environmental Benefits of Eliminating Log Export Bans—The Case of Costa Rica
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Summary:
An increasing number of tropical timber producing nations have enacted bans on export of logs. Proponents argue that a log export ban is a second-best policy tool for addressing environmental externalities; it also creates more jobs and improves scale efficiencies domestically. Theoretical arguments suggest that log export bans are largely incapable of achieving their objectives. However, little quantitative evidence exists. The authors maintain that eliminating log export bans in Costa Rica could generate economic gains as high as $14 million annually in addition to the environmental benefits.
Series:
Working Paper No. 2001/153
Subject:
Agroindustries Economic sectors Environment Exports International trade Tariffs Taxes Trade barriers
English
Publication Date:
October 1, 2001
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451857153/1018-5941
Stock No:
WPIEA1532001
Pages:
17
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