Sept 9, 2009 I. Property Rights and Economic Growth II. Models in Economics A. Circular Flow B. Production Possibility Frontier.

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Sept 9, 2009 I. Property Rights and Economic Growth II. Models in Economics A. Circular Flow B. Production Possibility Frontier

10 Principles of Economics 7. Governments Can Sometimes Improve Market Outcomes a. Externalities b. Public Goods c. Property Rights

The Role of Incentives and Property Rights Fishing Game

The Tragedy of the Commons Property held in common tends to be overused. Property held in common tends to be overused. Each user gains the full benefit of use, but does not bear the full cost of its use. Costs are shared by all the “owners.” Each user gains the full benefit of use, but does not bear the full cost of its use. Costs are shared by all the “owners.” No one has a strong incentive to conserve the property because someone else will use it if it is left idle. No one has a strong incentive to conserve the property because someone else will use it if it is left idle.

Private Property Rights Must Be 1. Clearly Defined: What is it; where it is located; what are privileges and limitations of use? 2. Defendable: Is ownership protected by law and community consent? Are property rights enforceable? 3. Divestible: May owners choose whether to sell or hold property so that future gains and losses influence current value?

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