ERS 678Governing the Commons
- Units
- 0.50
- Level
- Graduate
- Faculty
- Environment
- Cross-listed
- SUSM 678
ERS 678 as listed in the Winter 2026 Graduate Calendar. The main page has the current version, when it runs, and seats.
This course revolves around the definition, concepts, evolution, and approaches of 'commons' as an interdisciplinary field of study. 'Governing the Commons' focuses directly on the theory, practice and policy pertaining to the commons and highlights the significance of collective action across multiple scales in responding to the complex sustainability and governance challenges facing our environment and society.
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Antirequisites
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