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Definition of Common-Pool Resources
Common-pool resources (or common property) are resources that are not owned by any single entity. Key examples include the earth's atmosphere and fish stocks. Because access is not restricted, they are susceptible to overexploitation as individual users have little incentive to conserve them.
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