Sociocultural Heterogeneity and the Commons

摘要: The effect of social and cultural heterogeneity on collective action the management natural resources is disputed. Some researchers have claimed that there are broadly negative effects, largely due to reduced levels trust. Others argued specific positive effects; political entrepreneurs may appear who instigate action. Here, alternative predictions derived from these competing claims tested against data 40 fisheries 54 irrigation cases contained in Commonpool Resource Database. Results do not support hypothesis sociocultural associated with outcomes, fact, among cases, more entrepreneurial activity observed when homogeneity. However, good for argument trust required successful outcomes can limit In this respect, it notable differences view resource salient whereas dif...