The Tragedy of the Commons

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:economic_policy
concept
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:air_pollution
overfishing
water pollution
deforestation
traffic congestion
common-pool resources
environmental issues
gptkbp:basisFor gptkb:environmental_policy
resource management theory
gptkbp:coinedBy gptkb:Garrett_Hardin
gptkbp:criticizedFor gptkb:Elinor_Ostrom
overgeneralization
ignoring successful commons management
gptkbp:describes situation where individuals acting in self-interest deplete a shared resource
gptkbp:example climate change
groundwater depletion
littering in public spaces
overgrazing of common land
overuse of fisheries
gptkbp:firstPublished gptkb:Science_(journal)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Tragedy of the Commons
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:William_Forster_Lloyd
gptkbp:publicationYear 1968
gptkbp:relatedTo public goods
collective action problem
free rider problem
gptkbp:solutionIncludes gptkb:government
gptkb:legislation
community management
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Garrett_Hardin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6