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Institutional Solutions for the Economic Problem of Feral Hogs
Author(s) -
ShalekBriski Abby,
Brorsen B. Wade,
Biermacher Jon T.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
applied economic perspectives and policy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.4
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 2040-5804
pISSN - 2040-5790
DOI - 10.1002/aepp.13093
Subject(s) - endangered species , habitat , control (management) , natural resource economics , geography , ecology , agroforestry , economics , biology , management
Feral hogs destroy crops, encroach upon green spaces, destroy habitat of endangered species, and can be aggressive towards humans. Despite individuals suffering losses from feral hogs, affected individuals often take little action despite control and eradication technologies existing. This study describes what is known about the economic problem associated with feral hogs and the institutional structure surrounding eradication efforts. We argue that institutions at both a national and local level are necessary to control feral hogs.