Balloon effects in coca crops in the Andean region (1990-2009)

The aim of this article is to contrast empirically the presence of ballooneffects affecting coca crops in the geographic territory corresponding tothe main producer countries (Colombia, Perú and Bolivia) of the Andeanregion during the period 1990-2009. The empirical methodology has beenfocused in th...

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Main Authors:	Raffo López, Leonardo, Castro, Javier Andrés, Díaz España, Alexander
Format:	Online
Language:	spa eng
Published:	Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia 2016
Subjects:	balloon effect structural equations illicit crops SUR model war against drugs. efecto globo ecuaciones estructurales cultivos ilícitos modelo SUR guerra contra las drogas
Online Access:	https://revistas.uptc.edu.co/index.php/cenes/article/view/3426

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Summary:	The aim of this article is to contrast empirically the presence of ballooneffects affecting coca crops in the geographic territory corresponding tothe main producer countries (Colombia, Perú and Bolivia) of the Andeanregion during the period 1990-2009. The empirical methodology has beenfocused in the specification and estimation of a simultaneous equation systemusing a SUR model. The model attempts to explain the behaviour ofthe number of hectares cultivated with coca plants as a function of differentvariables. We conclude that there is empirical evidence supporting the presenceof balloon effects in the Andean region during the period of inquiry.