The mining industry is a vital source of economic development in Colombia. It’s also connected with significant environmental and social challenges. EfD Colombia researchers have worked closely with
The aim of this paper is to estimate the effects of a mineral price shock on macroeconomic aggregates in a small open economy that is highly dependent on mineral exports, such as Peru. The paper considers two key features of the Peruvian mining industry: its polymetallic nature and the cyclical phases of price fluctuations.
Motivated by an increasing interest in the influence of corporate boards on environmental and societal organizational outcomes, this study aims to clarify the dynamic interplay among corporate network strategy, board social learning, and board structure in shaping corporate environmental and societal performance. Using a sample comprising 522 firms listed in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indexes, we apply a Stochastic Actor Oriented Model to assess a novel theoretical framework and conceptual model.
The Latin American region lacks information on residential water demand and its price elasticity, in contrast to the extensive literature available in developed countries. To address this gap, we estimate residential water demand and its price elasticity in Chile, Colombia, and Peru using a discrete-continuous choice (DCC) model that accommodates nonlinear increasing block tariff (IBT) structures. We utilize household-level datasets for Peru and Colombia and a large administrative panel in Chile.
This study examines whether different biodiversity proxies – species, habitat and functionality – satisfy the scope sensitivity and plausibility criteria in willingness to pay (WTP) estimation using a choice experiment in Manu National Park, Peru. We introduce the network of species interactions as a proxy for functionality and apply latent class (LC) models, including attribute non-attendance (ANA), to account for heterogeneity in preferences. Our results indicate that functionality is the only proxy consistently meeting both validity criteria across all specifications.
This guidance document was prepared by P.P. Krishnapriya (independent consultant) under the overall oversight of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition Secretariat. The CCAC wishes to thank expert reviewers who provided valuable feedback: Abhishek Kar, Srishti Jain (CEEW); Joy Aderele, Julius Awu (Self Help Africa); Jens Soth (Sustainable Rice Platform).
EfD Tanzania researcher Dr. Innocensia John has dedicated her work to indigenous crops for years, emphasizing their role in nutrition, climate adaptation, and economic empowerment for smallholder
In most Indian states, electricity for irrigation is unmetered but rationed through limited daily supply hours. This study estimates the impact of the 24-hour agricultural electricity policy implemented in Telangana state in 2018, which effectively removed this rationing.