Governing the commons: The evolution of institutions for collective action

Governing the commons: The evolution of institutions for collective action

31 December 1990

Elinor Ostrom examines the management of common-pool resources such as rivers, bridges and grazing areas. Ostrom discusses the ‘tragedy of the commons’ and environmental, economic and social threats to common-pool resources. Ostrom applies political and economic theory and policy literature to discuss potential solutions and challenge conventional approaches.

 

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