tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365024714761731636.post3910220344169994274..comments2023-11-05T03:59:49.416-08:00Comments on Natural Resource Econ: Incentives, Costa Rica and PESDr. Peter Schuhmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515555784026939008noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365024714761731636.post-64120206277559217572014-12-02T15:54:29.655-08:002014-12-02T15:54:29.655-08:00After reading this blog it really helped me unders...After reading this blog it really helped me understand incentives when dealing with PES. It helped me write my extra credit assignment for this course. I think PES is a wonderful incentive based program and should be implemented more. Everyone has their own opinion when it comes to solutions but i believe PES is a great subsidy for people who are trying to be (or sometimes forced to be when needing money) environmentally friendly which will hopefully promote more people to do the same thing. Ashley Eliasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365024714761731636.post-66766744751884346332014-11-05T10:59:30.746-08:002014-11-05T10:59:30.746-08:00A couple of weeks ago, we discussed Costa Rica and...A couple of weeks ago, we discussed Costa Rica and the success of the PES program. After learning about many scenarios regarding subsidies and tax breaks, they seem like the most efficient way to truly grasp the people's attention since it involves money. However, it is getting increasingly difficult to conserve. If more countries decided to embark on similar projects, maybe an international carbon market could be produced and conservation in Costa Rica could be sustained. What incentives do other countries have to begin such programs? Don't the leaders of the country need to make a step forward first to begin the process like the leaders in Costa Rica?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12930844485689521519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365024714761731636.post-78571695485340724632014-10-19T19:26:19.900-07:002014-10-19T19:26:19.900-07:00PES was a successful incentive based program in Co...PES was a successful incentive based program in Costa Rica. In order for this type of system to work in other countries there needs to be a strong administrative backing for the program. The administrative part of the PES system would need to make sure property owners are preserving their land and the allocation of money is not corrupted. I was interested to see if any other countries had successful PES programs. Both Mexico and Ecuador have similar successful programs. As more countries start PES programs or similar preservation programs the sooner a carbon trading system can be established.Bridget Callahannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365024714761731636.post-27731952240792189902014-10-14T19:24:31.137-07:002014-10-14T19:24:31.137-07:00After reading this piece and briefly discussing ab...After reading this piece and briefly discussing about this topic in class, it is clear that Costa Rica is showing initiative and concern for environmental treatment. People respond to incentives, and Costa Rica is supply plenty of them. Tax breaks and subsidies are given to those that take actions toward environmental preservation and proper treatment. Some of Costa Rica's actions mirror the Soil Bank Program that was enacted in the United States during the late 1950's that provided financial compensation for farmers that left farmland stagnant for 10 years. Although tax breaks and subsides are an effective method for encouraging healthy environmental actions, I can see how that would be a difficult system to upkeep due to finances. I love Costa Rica's actions and how they are setting a precedent to other nations on effective environmental policy and practices. This article makes me very excited to see the potential for a further detailed carbon trading system. Nicholas Alphinnoreply@blogger.com