Latin America
Highlights
Rich in biodiversity, Latin American countries are often challenged by balancing the demands of a growing population with the need for environmental protection and sustainable prosperity. Issues such as deforestation, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem management are at the forefront of environmental policymaking throughout the region.
Topics
Featured Content
- Highlights
- Publications
- Editorial
- News
Working Paper — Jul 16, 2021
The Effect of Changing Marginal-Cost to Physical-Order Dispatch in the Power Sector
The Effect of Changing Marginal-Cost to Physical-Order Dispatch in the Power Sector
Working Paper — Mar 1, 2017
Credit, Insurance, and Farmers’ Liability: Evidence from a Lab in the Field Experiment with Coffee Farmers in Costa Rica
Credit, Insurance, and Farmers’ Liability: Evidence from a Lab in the Field Experiment with Coffee Farmers in Costa Rica
Common Resources — Apr 26, 2016
Evaluating Fishery Catch Share Programs in a Developing Country Context
Are catch share programs effective for the management of fisheries in developing countries? Ongoing research on major management programs in Peru ...
On the Issues — Apr 18, 2016
Making Efficient Decisions to Reduce Deforestation
A new initiative of the Inter-American Development Bank, the government of Honduras, and the Climate Investment Fund is helping to replace open-fir...
Working Paper — Jul 16, 2021
The Effect of Changing Marginal-Cost to Physical-Order Dispatch in the Power Sector
The Effect of Changing Marginal-Cost to Physical-Order Dispatch in the Power Sector
Working Paper — Mar 1, 2017
Credit, Insurance, and Farmers’ Liability: Evidence from a Lab in the Field Experiment with Coffee Farmers in Costa Rica
Credit, Insurance, and Farmers’ Liability: Evidence from a Lab in the Field Experiment with Coffee Farmers in Costa Rica
Working Paper — Nov 27, 2015
Direct and Indirect Effects of Extreme Weather Events and Potential Estimation Biases
Direct and Indirect Effects of Extreme Weather Events and Potential Estimation Biases
Working Paper — Aug 20, 2015
Sectoral Offsets in the Mexican Oil and Gas Industry: Developing a Credible Baseline via Econometric Methods
Sectoral Offsets in the Mexican Oil and Gas Industry: Developing a Credible Baseline via Econometric Methods
Common Resources — Apr 26, 2016
Evaluating Fishery Catch Share Programs in a Developing Country Context
Are catch share programs effective for the management of fisheries in developing countries? Ongoing research on major management programs in Peru ...
On the Issues — Apr 18, 2016
Making Efficient Decisions to Reduce Deforestation
A new initiative of the Inter-American Development Bank, the government of Honduras, and the Climate Investment Fund is helping to replace open-fir...
Resources Magazine — Sep 24, 2015
How Costly Are Driving Restrictions Programs? Evidence from Mexico City
A novel approach to calculating the costs of Mexico City’s “Day Without Driving” program estimates that roughly 3 percent of the country’s GDP is s...
Common Resources — Feb 24, 2015
Resources Magazine: Targeting Forest Conservation Investments
Researchers at RFF are developing a free, Web-based interactive decision tool to help policymakers in Mexico, Central America, and the Dominican Re...
