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Evolutionary Theories and the Community Management of Local Commons: A Survey

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  • Anil Rupasingha
  • Fred O. Boadu

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This article examines the evolution of economic theory to explain the emergence and maintenance of cooperation among users of local commons. The conventional view that "free riding" prevents cooperative solutions to the commons dilemma is challenged under new theories rooted in evolutionary paradigm and the institutional matrix within which individuals find themselves. Contrary to the prediction of the conventional view, modern evolutionary theories provide ample empirical and theoretical evidence in support of a community's ability to self-organize to preserve the local commons.

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  • Anil Rupasingha & Fred O. Boadu, 1998. "Evolutionary Theories and the Community Management of Local Commons: A Survey," Review of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 20(2), pages 530-546.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:revage:v:20:y:1998:i:2:p:530-546.
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    1. Yoder, Jonathan K., 2000. "Contracting Over Common Property: Cost-Share Contracts For Predator Control," Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Western Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 25(2), pages 1-16, December.

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