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Empirical Analyses of Forestry Interactions with Climate Uncertainty and Threatened Species

Creator:

Johnson, Kelsey K.

Abstract:

Forests are highly valuable resources providing both timber as well as many non-use values like habitat for various endangered and threatened species, carbon sequestration, and recreation, to name a few. Given that there are 765 million acres of forestland in the United States, almost 60% of which are privately owned,...

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Dissertation
Econometric Analysis of Private Decisions on Renewable Natural Resources

Creator:

Zhao, Zichu

Abstract:

Natural resources play a crucial role in human society by providing both market value and non-market value. Effective management of these resources is necessary to achieve a balance between economic value and other non-market benefits. Econometric studies focusing on natural resource management help us understand the costs and benefits of...

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Dissertation
Beaches, Wine, and Weed: Economic Implications of Land Use Change in Oregon

Creator:

Beasley, W. Jason

Abstract:

The economic analysis of land use decisions provides insight into incentive structures faced by landowners and the impacts of landowner decisions on others. Qualifying and quantifying these incentives and impacts offers insight into the relevant characteristics of decision-making. In turn, this allows the researcher to model and predict land use...

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Dissertation