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Module 3 - Discussion

The objective of this activity is to consider our reliance on common pool resources and the availability of different frameworks for managing them, including governmental regulation, privatization of resources and collective action. There is no universal solution for global common pool resource management. There are many local variables that make different approaches necessary. 

1) Choose one common pool resource and explain why it is important in your region. 

2) Describe how the chosen common pool resource is utilized in your area. Explain who benefits economically from this resource, either directly or indirectly.

3) Are there any additional stakeholders interested in the management of the chosen common pool resource?

4) List 2 impacts on the natural landscape if this common pool resource were removed or compromised in some way?

5) List 2 impacts on the economic landscape if this common pool resource were removed or compromised in some way?

6) Finally, describe how that common pool resource is managed in your area.  Does the management structure change depending on scale (local, state, federal)?  This part of the discussion will require independent research. 

Please include citations from the readings to demonstrate your understanding of common pool resource management and also cite the outside information you find. Post by Monday of Week 4.  Initial posts  should be between 200 and 400 words. You will be graded on grammar as well as content.  

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