Integration of Path-Dependency in a Simple Learning Model: The Case of Marine Resources
Authored by Narine Udumyan, Dominique Ami
Date Published: 2014-02
DOI: 10.1007/s10614-013-9375-x
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Abstract
Overexploitation of renewable resources, and more particularly fisheries, is often driven by the lack of information about the state and dynamics of the resource. A solution to this problem stemming from the resource users is proposed in this paper. We use an agent-based model composed of a bio-economic model of Gordon-Schaefer where agents make choices following a very simple learning model. We modify the Roth-Erev learning model so that agents explain their profit not only by current action but also by past action. This modification radically changes the dynamics of the resource use, which turns out to be sustainable.
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agent-based simulation
Natural resources
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Bioeconomic model of fishery
Roth-Erev model