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Traditional Energy Programs and the Theory of Open Access Forest Resources

Abstract:
This paper analyzes implications of open access forestry for traditional energy programs in LDC's. The role of improved woods loves, charcoal kilns, forest-access and biogas programs is examined. A key finding is that, with sufficient elasticity in fuelwood demands, traditional energy programs may reduce long-run fuel wood supply stocks.

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Energy Specializations: Renewables – Biofuels ; Renewables – Policy and Regulation

JEL Codes: Q41: Energy: Demand and Supply; Prices, Q40: Energy: General, Q21: Renewable Resources and Conservation: Demand and Supply; Prices, Q24: Renewable Resources and Conservation: Land, Q16: Agricultural R&D; Agricultural Technology; Biofuels; Agricultural Extension Services

Keywords: Wood fuel, Forest access, Deforestation

DOI: 10.5547/ISSN0195-6574-EJ-Vol10-No3-9

Published in Volume 10, Number 3 of the bi-monthly journal of the IAEE's Energy Economics Education Foundation.

 

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