Karen I. Eckhardt

Causal inference in conservation policy: Evaluating the effects of Protected Areas on deforestation and well-being in the Peruvian Amazon

The Peruvian Amazon, one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, is under increasing pressure from deforestation, threatening both ecological wealth and local livelihoods. Protected Areas (PAs) have emerged as one of the main conservation strategies; however, questions remain re...