Janaki Alavalapati
(i kä nə mist) A scientist who studies economics. Economics is the study of the way goods, services, and wealth are measured, produced, distributed, and used.
A scientist who studies different policies to determine which policy will best help achieve an identified set of goals.
Non Forest Service
My favorite science experience was a survey we did to explore factors influencing the degradation of Nyungwe Forest, Rwanda. One individual’s response was, “I make more money by working in a tea estate; why would I go into Nyungwe Forest to do something that gives less money and has more risk?” The response is very insightful; it suggests that alternate income opportunities will help conserve tropical forests.
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