Subject(s): Social determinants of deforestation : Research, case studies -- Extent of tropical deforestation and agricultural expansion in developing countries -- Tropical deforestation and agricultural expansion in the case study countries : public policy induced deforestation in Brazil, deforestation and agricultural expansion in Guatemala, China, Cameroon, Malaysia -- Linkages with international trade : Brazil, Guatemala, China, Malaysia, Cameroon, Diverse and changing linkages -- Towards more sustainable use of tropical agriculture and forest resources: Causes and impact of tropical deforestation in the case study countries, local level constraints and opportunities, role of national polices and institutions international reforms -- Poverty -- Trade -- Land use -- Deforestation -- Sustainable development -- Economic aspects