The economics of protecting tiger populations: Linking household behavior to poaching and prey depletion
Land Economics
By: R. Damania, R. Stringer, K. U. Karanth, and B. Stith
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Abstract
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is classified as endangered and populations continue to decline. This paper presents a formal economic analysis of the two most imminent threats to the survival of wild tigers: poaching tigers and hunting their prey. A model is developed to examine interactions between tigers and farm households living in and around tiger habitats. The analysis extends the existing literature on tiger demography, incorporating predator-prey interactions and exploring the sensitivity of tiger populations to key economic parameters. The analysis aims to contribute to policy debates on how best to protect one of the world's most endangered wild cats.
Suggested Citation
Damania, R., Stringer, R., Karanth, K.U., Stith, B., 2003, The economics of protecting tiger populations: Linking household behavior to poaching and prey depletion: Land Economics, v. 79, no. 2, p. 198-216.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | The economics of protecting tiger populations: Linking household behavior to poaching and prey depletion |
| Series title | Land Economics |
| Volume | 79 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 2003 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Land Economics |
| First page | 198 |
| Last page | 216 |