Public Policy, Invasive Species and Animal DiseaseManagement

摘要

There has been a rapid increase in recent years in invasive species and animalmanagement economic research. Expanded interest in the topic has been partiallydriven by the practical importance of public policy to deal effectively with invasivespecies, given its public good aspects. This paper shows that the basic criteria ofpublic goods: non-rivalry and non-excludability, apply directly to animal diseaseborder measures and eradication services, with some caveats. It is also argued thatpublic policy should assess disease control and eradication on grounds of biology,national economic interests, and international cooperation. Specific regulations andprograms must be evaluated on the basis of cost benefit principles.