Asked by Nikki Congdon on Jul 06, 2024

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Why do wild salmon populations face the threat of extinction while goldfish populations are in no such danger?

Wild Salmon

A type of salmon that is born and spends its life in natural bodies of water, as opposed to being raised in captivity or fish farms.

Threat of Extinction

The threat of extinction refers to the risk of a species becoming extinct, meaning that no surviving members are left, often due to human activities, environmental changes, or other factors.

Goldfish Populations

The total number of goldfish within a specific habitat or ecosystem, important for studying biodiversity and ecosystem health.

  • Acquire knowledge of the economic doctrines that govern the commercial worth of resources and their effect on the preservation of these resources.
  • Describe the association between public goods and negative spillover effects.
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Jessica TrussJul 07, 2024
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No one owns the wild salmon, while private individuals own goldfish. The profit motive leads to different allocations of the resources. Salmon fishermen have an individual incentive to catch as many salmon as possible before someone else does. Pet shop owners have a profit incentive to breed goldfish to sell to consumers.