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Heterogeneity of demand for forestry insurance: Explanations based on a comparison between France and China

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  • Yafei Wang
  • Marielle Brunette
  • Fanny Claise

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Forest insurance is a relevant tool to consider in a context of increasing natural hazard due to climate change. However, forest insurance is highly heterogeneous from one country to another, with some countries having large insured forest areas and others not. In this article, we attempt to identify the reasons for this heterogeneity. To do so, we compare the forest insurance schemes of two countries, France and China. France is characterized by a low level of insured forest area, while China is the opposite. We identify differences and similarities between the two schemes that can explain the heterogeneity in terms of insured area. In particular, we highlight the different role of the government in these schemes. Finally, we present some innovative insurance products likely to encourage insurance adoption.

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  • Yafei Wang & Marielle Brunette & Fanny Claise, 2025. "Heterogeneity of demand for forestry insurance: Explanations based on a comparison between France and China," Working Papers of BETA 2025-14, Bureau d'Economie Théorique et Appliquée, UDS, Strasbourg.
    • Handle: RePEc:ulp:sbbeta:2025-14
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    Keywords

    Insurance; Forestry.;

    JEL classification:

    • G22 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Insurance; Insurance Companies; Actuarial Studies
    • Q54 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Climate; Natural Disasters and their Management; Global Warming
    • Q23 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Renewable Resources and Conservation - - - Forestry
    • Q58 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environmental Economics: Government Policy
    • O57 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Comparative Studies of Countries

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