Compare and Contrast Deforestation in Haiti and the Caribbean Rimland

question 24

Essay

Compare and contrast deforestation in Haiti and the Caribbean rimland. What are the factors that have contributed to greater conservation of forests in the rimland?

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Definitions:

Public Goods

are commodities or services that are provided without profit to all members of a society, either by the government or a private individual or organization.

Rival

In economics, a good or service that cannot be enjoyed by more than one person or group at the same time without diminishing its availability to others.

Excludable

Describes goods from which individuals can be easily excluded for non-payment, emphasizing property rights.

Free Rider

An individual who benefits from resources, goods, or services without paying for them, relying on others to bear the cost.