C. Nolte, Y. le Polain de Waroux, M. Piquer-Rodriguez, V. Butsic, and E.F. Lambin
Publication Date:
12-2018
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
Institute for the Study of International Development, McGill University
Abstract:
Lessons for empirical
scholars engaged in
debates on conservation
policies include:
"Impact" must be
distinguished from
other measures of
policy effectiveness.
Estimating policy
impact requires
including appropriate
spatial and temporal
confounders in the
model.
Enforcement does not
have to be perfect to
have a deterrent
effect.
A policy outcome's
success or failure
should be assessed
based on identified
standards.