When does technological change in agriculture promote deforestation
This chapter attempts to systematically examine some of the main analytical arguments and empirical evidence regarding the impact of technological progress in agriculture on deforestation. Three factors have been highlighted that are important in determining deforestation outcomes: (1) the type of t...
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| author | Angelsen, A. Kaimowitz, D. |
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| description | This chapter attempts to systematically examine some of the main analytical arguments and empirical evidence regarding the impact of technological progress in agriculture on deforestation. Three factors have been highlighted that are important in determining deforestation outcomes: (1) the type of technological change; (2) in which subsectors of agriculture it occurs; (3) in what labour market and product market conditions it occurs. Three conclusions emerge: (1) technological progress in the intensive sector is generally good for forest conservation; (2) labour intensive technological progress will tend to reduce forest clearing; (3) the effect of pure yield increasing and labour-saving technological progress in the extensive sector is sensitive to market assumptions. |
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| spelling | CGSpace182382025-01-24T14:12:15Z When does technological change in agriculture promote deforestation Angelsen, A. Kaimowitz, D. agricultural development deforestation labour markets models land clearance agricultural products technical progress yields theory This chapter attempts to systematically examine some of the main analytical arguments and empirical evidence regarding the impact of technological progress in agriculture on deforestation. Three factors have been highlighted that are important in determining deforestation outcomes: (1) the type of technological change; (2) in which subsectors of agriculture it occurs; (3) in what labour market and product market conditions it occurs. Three conclusions emerge: (1) technological progress in the intensive sector is generally good for forest conservation; (2) labour intensive technological progress will tend to reduce forest clearing; (3) the effect of pure yield increasing and labour-saving technological progress in the extensive sector is sensitive to market assumptions. 2001 2012-06-04T09:06:14Z 2012-06-04T09:06:14Z Book Chapter https://hdl.handle.net/10568/18238 en CAB International Angelsen, A., Kaimowitz, D. 2001. When does technological change in agriculture promote deforestation . In: Lee, D. R., Barret, C. B. (eds.). Trade offs or synergies?: agricultural intensification, economic development and the environment. :89-114. Wallingford, Oxon, UK, Wallingford, Oxon, UK, CAB International. CAB International. |
| spellingShingle | agricultural development deforestation labour markets models land clearance agricultural products technical progress yields theory Angelsen, A. Kaimowitz, D. When does technological change in agriculture promote deforestation |
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