1.5 Tragedy of the commons Flashcards

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Environment of the common good

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  1. collectively owned → no exclusion
  2. invisible in extent (water, air)
  3. Important for all
  4. (ab)use has limited effects
  5. Consequences are long term and uncertain
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What is a social dilemma?

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Choice situation with a conflict between maximizing private interest and maximizing group interest

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Defection is enhanced by?

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  1. Importance of common good to actor
  2. Perception of Abundance
  3. Uncertainty
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