This chapter evaluates soil quality and agricultural development. Estimates of soil erosion, in terms of losses to farm income range from a high of $25 billion per year to a low of $100 million per year. Crosson estimates that the $100 million figure is the most reliable. Crosson notes that this...

In regions where common pool resources provide significant support to their surrounding communities, any climate change related shock could produce multiple livelihood repercussions. In this paper, a model explores how the health of common pool resources could impact upon human capital outcomes...