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Suggestions for Further Reading

In this article, Professor Mark Pennington suggests further reading on self-governance and political economy.
For those interested in learning more about this material, we are happy to recommend the following books:

● Elinor Ostrom: An Intellectual Biography by Vlad Tarko (beginner/intermediate)

● Institutional Diversity and Political Economy: The Ostroms and Beyond by Paul Dragos Aligica (advanced)

● Governing the Commons: The Evolution of Institutions for Collective Action by Elinor Ostrom (advanced)

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