Nonlinear Dynamics and Economic Instability: The Optimal Management of a Biological Population

Assuming a competitive market, conditions are determined for when a steady-state equilibrium does not exist in the optimal dynamic management of a biological population. Irregular and unpredictable behavior (called "chaos") can arise from fully rational economic decision making. High inter...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jean-Paul Chavas, Matthew T. Holt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Western Agricultural Economics Association 1995-12-01
Series:Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics
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Online Access:https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/30770