In the face of competition, imperfect knowledge can lead to sustainable exploitation of a shared resource.
Geert M. Aarts, John Fieberg, Andries P. Richter, Jan Jaap Poos, Niels T. Hintzen, Allert Imre Bijleveld, Geerten Hengeveld, Tobias van Kooten, Anieke van Leeuwen, Jason Matthiopoulos, Frank van Langevelde, Louise Riotte‐Lambert
The paper shows that imperfect knowledge can lead to sustainable resource exploitation in competitive scenarios without cooperation, resulting in higher long-term yields than omniscient or cooperative strategies.
bioRxiv · Jan 16, 2025 · PreprintEcology