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428. The Simple Economics of Saving the Amazon Rain Forest

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The Economic Case for Amazon Conservation

This chapter explores the financial implications of deforestation in the Amazon, underscoring the greater economic value of conservation over agriculture. It advocates for subsidies to support forest preservation and introduces the idea of financial incentives for maintaining ecological balance.

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