Home⇛Annals of Tropical Research⇛vol. 25 no. 2 (2003)

Socio-economic Research Techniques in Non-industrial Forestry

Steve Harrison

 

Abstract:

This paper ex.amines some of the techniques which are applicable in socioeconomic research in forestry, with particular emphasis on non-industrial forestry in a developing country context. A variety of quantitative techniques is fo und to have relevance. 11,e techniques may be grouped as data collection and analysis, physical and financial modeling, valuation and reporting methods, and policy analysis. In general, social cost-benefit analysis provides an appropriate framework within which these techniques can be viewed. In some applications, alternative techniques are available, and factors influencing the appropriate choice can be identified.



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