Author(s):
Peishan Yu, Austin Gaghadar, Chris Dann, Ian Hsieh, Manuela Kiehl, Joon Bang
Type:
Research abstract
Department:
Department of Economic History
Exhibit no:
34
From a demand side perspective, the research analyzes the current anti "elephant poaching" efforts.
Using China as a case study, the research examines the relationship between the rise in disposable incomes and ivory demand, the "bandwagon effect" of consumption, and the signaling effect of ivory burns and crushes.