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Course description

This course examines the field of forest economics with a particular emphasis on forests in tropical areas. Lecture topics covered include evaluation of forestry investments and risk analysis, the management of forest capital, forestry taxation, market development and sustained yield issues, the valuation of non-market benefits of forests and multiple use, and forestry and regional development. Tutorials will involve application of economic tools for appraisal of forest investments.