Die hard: Exploring the characteristics of resource users who persist in the tragedy of the commons

IF 5.5 3区经济学 Q1 BUSINESS

Journal of Environmental Economics and Management Pub Date : 2025-04-10 DOI:10.1016/j.jeem.2025.103160

Carina Cavalcanti , Andreas Leibbrandt

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Abstract

This field study investigates the characteristics and preferences of artisanal fishers who continue their profession in a lake afflicted by overfishing. We relate their economic preferences, fishing data, social networks, and socio-demographic information to their decision to either persist or discontinue fishing 4 and 15 years later. Our findings reveal that an increasing portion of fishers have chosen to cease fishing over time. We observe that the fisher's risk preference is an important factor for persistence: More risk-averse fishers are more likely to endure in their fishing endeavors. We also find evidence that better socially integrated, older, and less educated individuals are more persistent. In contrast, we do not observe any notable relationships between persistence and the individual extent of overfishing or social preferences. These insights offer valuable novel knowledge regarding the evolving dynamics of resource user groups. By understanding these factors, policymakers and managers can optimize their approach to designing effective management practices and policies.

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死而不僵：探索公地悲剧中坚持使用资源者的特征

这项实地研究调查了在受过度捕捞影响的湖泊中继续从事捕捞业的个体渔民的特征和偏好。我们将他们的经济偏好、捕鱼数据、社会网络和社会人口信息与他们在 4 年和 15 年后继续捕鱼或停止捕鱼的决定联系起来。我们的研究结果表明，随着时间的推移，越来越多的渔民选择停止捕鱼。我们观察到，渔民的风险偏好是影响坚持捕鱼的一个重要因素：风险偏好较高的渔民更有可能坚持捕鱼。我们还发现，社会融合度较高、年龄较大和受教育程度较低的个体更具有持久性。相比之下，我们没有观察到持久性与个人过度捕捞程度或社会偏好之间有任何明显的关系。这些见解为我们提供了有关资源使用者群体动态演变的宝贵新知识。通过了解这些因素，政策制定者和管理者可以优化他们的方法，设计有效的管理实践和政策。

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Journal of Environmental Economics and Management Multiple-

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8.00

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4.30%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Environmental Economics and Management publishes theoretical and empirical papers devoted to specific natural resources and environmental issues. For consideration, papers should (1) contain a substantial element embodying the linkage between economic systems and environmental and natural resources systems or (2) be of substantial importance in understanding the management and/or social control of the economy in its relations with the natural environment. Although the general orientation of the journal is toward economics, interdisciplinary papers by researchers in other fields of interest to resource and environmental economists will be welcomed.