The appropriation of endogenously provided common-pool resources

ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Todd Cherry Ph.D., Professor (Creator)
Institution
Appalachian State University (ASU )
Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/

Abstract: Because game theory suggests that the origin of a common-pool resource should not affect appropriation behavior, experimental studies of appropriation from common-pool resources generally presume resources are exogenously provided. However, behavioral economic research indicates that the origin of a resource may affect the use of that resource. We investigate the potential role of resource origin by considering the appropriation of a common-pool resource after users have determined its productive capacity through contributions. Results indicate that resource origin does not significantly influence aggregate appropriation levels but that endogenous resource provision leads to individual strategic behavior.

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Publication
Cherry, T. L., Cotton, S. J., & Jones, L. R. (2013). The appropriation of endogenously provided common-pool resources. Resource and Energy Economics, 35(3), 329-341. Publisher’s version available from www.elsevier.com (ISSN: 0928-7655). DOI: 10.1016/j.reseneeco.2013.03.001
Language: English
Date: 2013

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