Custo social da depredação florestal no Pará: o caso da castanha-do-Brasil

Abstract

This article describes the causes of depredation of Brazil-nut, evaluates the distribution of social cost between producers and consumers, and speculates on the future of extractivism. The technique developed by Lindner & Jarrett and improved by Rose is utilized to measure the social cost. The results showed that consumers are mainly affected by destruction of Brazil-nut trees. The results also suggested that the exhaustion of this natural resources would occur if depredation continues, and property rights represent a restrictive factor to extractive activity.