Ostrom's Analysis of Rule Modification to Transform Strategic Interactions
A key part of Elinor Ostrom's research was examining how people confronting a social dilemma could actively change the rules governing their situation. By modifying the rules, communities can transform the strategic nature of the interaction, altering incentives and making cooperative outcomes more achievable.
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