This paper uses a partial equilibrium trade model to evaluate British Columbia's (BC) log export restrictions. The results of a recently published paper on the topic rely on two key assumptions. They assumed BC has a ban on log exports and that any incremental BC log exports will not affect the...

This study reviews BC's current log export policies, and provides a comparison of three possible options for reform. The results suggest a streamlined export quota system is preferable to unilaterally removing all log export restrictions. However, it is demonstrated that Canada and BC can...