Citation
Foraging Theory
TL;DR
Comprehensive synthesis of optimal foraging theory
Stephens and Krebs wrote the definitive textbook synthesizing optimal foraging theory. This comprehensive work integrated the scattered literature into a coherent framework, establishing the field as a mature discipline with predictive power.
The book provides the complete theoretical foundation for translating biological foraging principles to business strategy, covering diet selection, patch use, risk sensitivity, and information use in foraging decisions.
Key Findings from Stephens & Krebs (1986)
- Comprehensive synthesis of optimal foraging theory
- Unified treatment of diet selection, patch use, and risk sensitivity
- Framework for applying currency maximization to diverse foraging problems
- Integration of theoretical models with empirical evidence