Halting Degradation of Natural Resources: Is there a Role for Rural Communities?

by Jean-Marie Baland, Jean-Phillipe Platteau

This wide-ranging book, which synthesises current theoretical and empirical research, and challenges traditional assumptions, examines the Tragedy of the Commons, the mismanagement of natural resources. Focusing on local ecosystems, it asks how they can be most efficiently and equitably protected-by private, public or community management.

440 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996