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The 'Tragedy of the Commons' describes a situation where individuals acting in their own self-interest can overuse and deplete a ______ resource, leading to negative outcomes for everyone.
The 'Tragedy of the Commons' describes a situation where individuals acting in their own self-interest can overuse and deplete a ______ resource, leading to negative outcomes for everyone.
shared
In a common resource setting, adding another cow to a shared pasture benefits the herdsman with a gain of +1, but it creates ______ for everyone else as the pasture becomes overgrazed.
In a common resource setting, adding another cow to a shared pasture benefits the herdsman with a gain of +1, but it creates ______ for everyone else as the pasture becomes overgrazed.
overuse / negative effects
______ goods are easy to charge for, and one person's use does not limit another person's access, such as a subscription to Netflix.
______ goods are easy to charge for, and one person's use does not limit another person's access, such as a subscription to Netflix.
Toll
A ______ good is characterized by non-excludability and rivalrous consumption, meaning it's hard to prevent others from using it, and usage by one person diminishes its availability for others.
A ______ good is characterized by non-excludability and rivalrous consumption, meaning it's hard to prevent others from using it, and usage by one person diminishes its availability for others.
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According to Elinor Ostrom, communities can manage common resources by establishing local rules that match their specific needs and conditions. This approach is known as ______-based management.
According to Elinor Ostrom, communities can manage common resources by establishing local rules that match their specific needs and conditions. This approach is known as ______-based management.
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______ is a solution that assigns ownership of resources to individuals or companies, so they bear the full costs and benefits of their actions, such as carbon trading.
______ is a solution that assigns ownership of resources to individuals or companies, so they bear the full costs and benefits of their actions, such as carbon trading.
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One of the key challenges in using ______ coercion to manage the commons is the difficulty in enforcing regulations on a global scale due to the lack of a global government.
One of the key challenges in using ______ coercion to manage the commons is the difficulty in enforcing regulations on a global scale due to the lack of a global government.
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The problem with managing pollution is not about taking resources from the commons, but about ______ waste into it, such as pollutants, chemicals, or radioactive materials.
The problem with managing pollution is not about taking resources from the commons, but about ______ waste into it, such as pollutants, chemicals, or radioactive materials.
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One of Elinor Ostrom's principles for governing the commons is to ensure that those affected by the rules have the ability to participate in ______ the rules.
One of Elinor Ostrom's principles for governing the commons is to ensure that those affected by the rules have the ability to participate in ______ the rules.
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In community-based resource management, local rules need to ensure proportional equivalence between the ______ and benefits for each user.
In community-based resource management, local rules need to ensure proportional equivalence between the ______ and benefits for each user.
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______ is a pricing mechanism designed to internalize the externalities caused by emissions, where the costs of using the resource are taxed to the individual responsible for the emissions.
______ is a pricing mechanism designed to internalize the externalities caused by emissions, where the costs of using the resource are taxed to the individual responsible for the emissions.
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______ institutions are difficult to scale globally because they are highly context-dependent, and what works for one community may not work for another.
______ institutions are difficult to scale globally because they are highly context-dependent, and what works for one community may not work for another.
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Study Notes
Tragedy of the Commons
- Describes a situation where individual self-interest leads to the overuse of shared resources.
- Results in negative outcomes impacting the entire community.
Common Resource Setting
- Adding an additional cow to a shared pasture benefits the individual herdsman.
- However, it creates overuse, leading to negative effects for all users due to overgrazing.
Toll Goods
- Defined as goods that are easy to charge for, allowing simultaneous use by multiple individuals.
- Example includes subscription services like Netflix, where one person's use does not limit others.
Common Goods
- Characterized by non-excludability and rivalrous consumption.
- Difficult to prevent usage by others, and one person’s consumption reduces availability for others.
Community-Based Management
- Elinor Ostrom's approach where communities establish rules tailored to their specific needs and conditions.
- Promotes sustainable management of common resources through local governance.
Privatization
- Assigns ownership of resources to individuals or companies.
- Ensures they bear the full costs and benefits of their actions, with examples like carbon trading.
Mutual Coercion
- A challenge in managing commons through mutual coercion is the enforcement of regulations on a global scale.
- Difficulty arises due to the absence of a global governing body.
Pollution Management
- The core issue in managing pollution involves adding waste, such as pollutants and chemicals, to the commons.
- This contrasts with merely taking resources from the commons.
Modification of Rules
- One of Ostrom's principles emphasizes the importance of involving affected parties in the modification of rules.
- Ensures that users have a say in how resources are governed.
Proportional Equivalence
- Community-based management requires that local rules provide a balance between costs and benefits for each resource user.
- Ensures equitable access and sustainability of resources.
Carbon Taxation
- A pricing strategy aimed at internalizing emissions-related externalities.
- Costs of using a resource are taxed to individuals responsible for the emissions produced.
Bottom-Up Institutions
- These institutions face challenges in scaling globally due to their dependence on local context.
- Strategies effective in one community may not be applicable or successful in another.
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This quiz explores the concept of the 'Tragedy of the Commons,' where individual self-interest leads to the depletion of shared resources. Answer key questions about resource management and the negative effects of overuse in common resource settings.
