Fishbanks is a multiplayer web-based simulation in which participants play the role of fishers and seek to maximize their net worth as they co-exist with other players and deal with variations in fish stocks and their catch. It gives a simplified showcase of how and why the actions of self-interested parties in a collective likely lead to the exhaustion of commons, in this case, a fish stock. And it provides a powerful space to discuss the need and difficulty around rules for the collective management of commons.



Notes:

  • Can be played individually or as part of a class.
  • Access to teaching video and notes requires registration and verification that one is an educator in an academic institution.

Keywords

economics, sustainability, resource management, simulation, fish stocks

Focus Area

Resource Type

  • Interactive

Subject

  • Social Sciences

Language

  • Chinese (Simplified) - 中文 (简体)
  • English - English
  • Portuguese - Português
  • Spanish - Español

Region

  • Global

Grade/Age

  • Secondary (11-18 years)

Audience

  • Teacher