Mancur Jr. Olson’s scientific contributions

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The Logic of Collective Action: Public Goods and The Theory of Groups
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September 1973

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Mancur Jr. Olson

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... In fact, waste recycling is inherently susceptible to the "tragedy of the commons" due its reliance on collective actions, which often involve a time cost to achieve desirable environmental outcomes. This dilemma could be mitigated by reward systems, such as those adopted in this study and previous studies, which have been suggested to motivate individuals to engage more in collective actions and recycling [43,52]. ...

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From Trash to Treasure: Assessing the Effectiveness of the Green@Community Recycling Network in Hong Kong
The Logic of Collective Action: Public Goods and The Theory of Groups
  • Citing Article
  • September 1973

Social Forces