Title: Solving Collective Action Problems | GEOG 30N: Environment and Society in a Changing World
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Solving Collective Action Problems
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Solving Collective Action Problems
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Solving Collective Action Problems
Fortunately, as we learned at the close of the last section, we are not doomed to suffer the consequences of failing to cooperate on collective action problems. People can and often do act collectively, even if they still hold selfish ethical views. There are three major types of solutions to collective action problems: Government regulation: A government can declare it against the law to act selfishly and require individuals to cooperate. Private ownership: If someone owns a resource, then he or she can restrict access to it. Furthermore, it will be in his or her interest to prevent the resource from collapsing. Community self-organization: