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The zoo economy (classic)

Apr 26, 2023 · 16m
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  • Zoos operate under the principle that animals cannot be bought or sold, making traditional market pricing impossible
  • Explores how zoos and aquariums allocate resources and make decisions about animal placement without using price signals that normally guide economic allocation
  • Examines the economic challenge of managing living assets that need appropriate care and habitat without standard market mechanisms

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