The Power of the Commons
Abstract
Different perceptions of community, which can be egocentric, anthropocentric, biocentric, and ecocentric, are essential to consider when evaluating community development. Based on how an individual views their community, development will look different across perspectives. If an individual is egocentric, then they are most likely to prioritize private gains and externalize costs. If an individual is ecocentric, then they are most likely to prioritize interspecies and intergenerational gains while internalizing costs. F-tests will be conducted to assess if GMO support is a function of an individual’s community perspective. The research will further anthropological understanding of economic development.
The Power of the Commons
Different perceptions of community, which can be egocentric, anthropocentric, biocentric, and ecocentric, are essential to consider when evaluating community development. Based on how an individual views their community, development will look different across perspectives. If an individual is egocentric, then they are most likely to prioritize private gains and externalize costs. If an individual is ecocentric, then they are most likely to prioritize interspecies and intergenerational gains while internalizing costs. F-tests will be conducted to assess if GMO support is a function of an individual’s community perspective. The research will further anthropological understanding of economic development.