It is the job of government to prevent a tragedy of the commons. That includes the commons of shared values and norms on which democracy depends. (Paul Romer)

It is the job of government to prevent a tragedy of the commons. That includes the commons of shared values and norms on which democracy depends.

Paul Romer

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