Marie Michael Library

Title

On the overgrazing problem

Author

Barrett, Scott

Description

Severe overgrazing in places like Africa's Sahel occurs in times of drought when forces compel herders to hold on to their livestock just when optimality demands that they destock quickly as possible.

File No

IIED-LEEC89-07

Agency

IIED/UCL London Environmental Economics Centre

Date

1989

Subject(s)

Agriculture, Environmental Protection