Green, how I want you green: Priority Municipalities and Law Enforcement in Legal Amazon
Deforesting, Legal Amazon, Priority Municipalities, Two-Way Fixed Effects, Staggered DID
Combating deforestation in the Legal Amazon is a Brazilian task in the 21st century. Among the various policies used, the inclusion of a priority list stands out, which involves identifying municipalities that require special attention in the fight against illegal deforestation. This list allows municipalities to enter and exit based on their results in combating deforestation. By using the staggered differences-in-differences method, compared to Two-Way Fixed Effects, the results reveal that the inclusion of a municipality in the Legal Amazon on the priority list has a negative effect on deforestation. However, the treatment is limited to the first few years and loses strength over time.