Publication Details
Stenberg, L. C.
(2006).
Population growth and trade policies in the Philippines: A general equilibrium analysis.
The Empirical Economics Letters, 5 (6), 339-347.
Abstract
The paper attempts to show using a computable general equilibrium (CGE) framework the relative effects of population growth and trade policies on economic growth, employment and deforestation in the Philippines. A static CGE model based on ORANI with an appended sub-forestry model is employed in the analysis. The results show that (domestic) population per se would not significantly increase deforestation. Whilst, export taxes are ineffective tools in reducing deforestation, trade liberalisation policies are beneficial to the economy as a whole.
Keywords
CGE modelling, deforestation, population, trade, Philippines
