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Sustaining the Commons: The Tragedy Works Both Ways

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	Abstract

In the management of common property resources, privatization is often advocated as the surest path to sustainability because of its reliance on human self-interest in natural resources decision making. This article demonstrates that the motive of self-interest, though powerful, does not necessarily lead to environmental outcomes that promote the common good. The key to avoiding the Tragedy of the Commons is not private ownership but controlling access.

First published on March 28, 2008, doi:10.1177/0270467608316484

Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society 2008;28:256.

A more recent version of this article appeared on June 1, 2008


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