We introduce a dynamic model of resource-grabbing by status-conscious agents, ie, agents
value not only their absolute consumption levels, but also the relative status within their …

This paper explores the link between status‐seeking and the exploitation of a common
property exhaustible resource. The extracted resource is an input in the production of a final …

The present paper considers the exploitation of a common-property, nonrenewable
resource, by individuals concerned with their social status. Assuming that the social status is …

We introduce a dynamic model of resource $ grabbing by status $ conscious agents, ie,
agents value not only their absolute consumption levels, but also the relative status within …

This paper studies the role of envy in the over-exploitation of natural resources in the context
of a dynamic game. We abandon the standard assumption that agents are atomistic. Instead …

This thesis consists of three essays, which focus on different aspects of economic policy
issues faced by developing and emerging market economies. The first essay explores the …