
How Much Would it Cost to Save the Rainforest?
The Pie: An Economics Podcast
Valuing the Amazon Rainforest
This chapter explores the concept of putting a value on the Amazon rainforest and discusses the economic incentives and trade-offs associated with land use. The speakers emphasize the importance of setting an external price, such as the price of carbon emissions, to determine the cost of using the rainforest for agriculture versus the benefits of preserving its biodiversity.
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