
S6 Ep6: The economics of ecosystems
VoxDev Development Economics
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The Vanishing Vultures of India
This chapter examines the drastic decline of India's vulture population due to the toxic effects of Diclofenac, a common livestock medication. It highlights the ensuing ecological and public health crises, estimating an additional 100,000 human deaths per year, and discusses potential policy solutions to mitigate these impacts.
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