The Power of the Commons
Conference Year
January 2023
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.
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Jane Kolodinksy
Status
Graduate
Student College
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Program/Major
Community Development and Applied Economics
Primary Research Category
Social Science
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.