shareherder

Definitions

One who cares for herd animals owned by someone else, in exchange for a share of the profits or offspring.

Examples

“Other shareherders were not quite as reckless and managed to build⟳ up their herds by claiming small losses.”

“However, such arrangements also lead⟳ to sub-optimal use⟳ of the resource base⟳ because the shareherder is less motivated.”

“Shareherding is analogous to sharecropping: the owner of an animal gives it to be cared for by a shareherder, and the animal's progeny are divided between the owner and the shareherder.”

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