Monday, September 19, 2011

06.03


Consider all possible solutions or alternatives: What can we do to address this issue? What can others do? Are there multiple perspectives on the best way to address the problem?

  • Spay and neuter companion animals.
  • Implement and support low-cost and no-cost spay-neuter programs and clinics.
  • Adopt companion animals from shelters or from reputable rescue organizations, rather than buying them from pet shops or breeders.
  • Develop humane education programs for schools and other community outreach venues.
  • Make prices reasonable for families looking to adopt a pet so that the animals don’t become abandoned.
  • Animal insurance and medical bills could be more affordable.
  • Hunting season for wildlife could be longer.

Calculate the externalities of these solutions at all levels of the economy: What positive or negative externalities does this issue present at each sector of the economy? Refer to your circular-flow diagram. What are the externalities, both positive and negative that could result from each possible solution?


  • Rest of the World- more people will adopt animals because they are able to afford them so demand for play toys will rise.
  • Incentives- People would be able to afford to buy and keep a pet. The government would profit from animal businesses staying in business.
  • Some pet business will be competing against each other so there’s a high chance that some would go out of business.
  • Not everyone will be with the idea of helping, some may protest against all ideas to help.
  • Money being spent on animal overpopulation could be on something else.
  • More jobs would be created.
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