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Tragedy of the Commons - Over-harvesting hit Texas oysters
Graham Watson
29th November 2023
A good example here of the negative externalities of climate change and the problems associated with common access resources, with overfishing harming Texas oyster farmers. As a result, of the closure of a number of oyster reefs, the authorities drive a frenzy on the remaining reef, a classic example of the Tragedy of the Commons.
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Graham Watson
Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to tutor2u, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.
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