Problems of optimal natural resource extraction that were first addressed by economists in the contexts of fisheries and forests have reemerged in the context of a newly recognized resource: antibiotic effectiveness. This review introduces economists to the growing literature on optimal use,...

Rapidly rising incomes are driving demand for animal protein and livestock globally. The move toward more intensive production systems to support this increased demand is projected to increase the dependence on antibiotic growth promoters. The volume of antibiotics used for growth promotion in...

This paper investigates whether patient-level factors, in particular cost considerations, affect physicians’ prescribing decisions. In the context of a natural experiment, we examine the effect of the first U.S. commercial free-antibiotics program on retail antibiotic sales using the...