John A. Dixon is a Research Associate at the Environment and Policy Institute (EAPI) of the East – West Center, Honolulu. He is an economist and is the leader of the Institute’s applied economic analysis activities. Dr Dixon has extensive experience in Asia working with both national governments and international agencies., Richard A. Carpenter is also a Research Associate at EAPI. He is a chemist whose principal interest is environmental assessment., Louise A. Fallon and Paul B. Sherman are both Research Fellows at EAPI. Dr Fallon is an economist with a background in biology and a strong interest in resource management. Mr Sherman is also an economist and specializes in natural resource and environmental issues., Supachit Manopimoke is an East – West Center grantee from Thailand. She is a PhD candidate in agricultural and resource economics.