Governing the Commons: The Evolution of Institutions for Collective Action (Political Economy of Institutions and Decisions)

Elinor Ostrom Governing the Commons Reviews Summary

Ratings Breakdown

Rated 4.6 by 273 people

Pros from Reviews

  • Insightful analysis of common pool resources
  • Provides examples of successful resource management
  • Highlights the importance of local knowledge
  • Dispels the notion of the 'tragedy of the commons'
  • Readable and heavily documented
  • Offers a theoretical framework for resource management
  • Relevant for anyone interested in cooperative resource management
  • Challenges prevailing economic theories

Cons from Reviews

  • Lengthy and muddled at times
  • Contains a high number of typos
  • Overpriced for the quality of reproduction
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