Discussion Post: Common Resources and Public Goods
Select a familiar or local Common Resource or Public Good (see text for examples to consider).
a) Assess the existence of free riders, externalities, cost-benefit analysis, likelihood of a "Tragedy of the Commons" issue, etc.
b) Evaluate the controls currently in place to protect or maintain the resource/good.
c) Discuss the sustainability or need for change of the current status.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.