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The author is Professor of Economics at Clemson University. He expresses appreciation for numerous thoughts expressed here that originated in discussions with M. T. Maloney, R. E. McCormick and Richard B. McKenzie. Appreciation for comments on an earlier draft is extended to James M. Buchanan, Gary D. Libecap and Carl Dahlman. He also acknowledges a very fruitful exchange of ideas with graduate students, especially David Haarmeyer and David Hughes.
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Yandle, B. Conflicting commons. Public Choice 38, 317–327 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00144856
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