ALTRUISM

 

Altruism is the practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others[1]. In the context of agriculture, altruism can manifest in various ways, such as farmers appealing to consumers' altruistic feelings to generate engagement with social media posts during COVID-19[3], or the public's altruism toward farmers being a hypothesis explaining the persistence of farm programs in the United States[6]. However, altruism toward others can also inhibit cooperation by increasing the utility players expect to receive in a noncooperative equilibrium[1]. Effective altruism is a philosophy and social movement that advocates for using evidence and reason to determine the most effective ways to improve the world[2][4]. In the context of agriculture, effective altruism can involve creating a new agricultural revolution by producing meat directly from plants or animal cells[2]. Altruism and cooperation can also lead to greater agricultural productivity and efficiency, as seen in the cooperation and efficiency of agricultural production in polygynous households in West Africa[1][5].

Citations:

[1] uchicago

[2] effectivealtruism

[3] springer

[4] effectivealtruism

[5] iza

[6] wiley