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Governance and Property Rights Reshaping of Global Common Resources,explores the management

Governance and Property Rights Reshaping of Global Common Resources

Nobel Prize in Economics Papers Series： 全球共有资源的治理与产权重塑 This article, Governance and Property Rights Reshaping of Global Common Resources,"explores the management challenges of global common resources (such as the deep sea, outer space, and Earth's atmosphere). Because these resources are not governed by a single nation, the lack of clear property rights, driven by population growth and technological progress, often leads to resource depletion and economic inefficiency—the "tragedy of the commons." The authors analyze the advantages and disadvantages of two approaches: privatization (fence-building) of common property and the establishment of transnational management institutions. The article argues that while privatization can improve efficiency to some extent, for resources with liquidity or uncertain value, transferring sovereignty to international organizations for unified coordination is crucial for achieving fairness and efficiency. Finally, the paper proposes a management model incorporating scientific assessment, quota auctions, and benefit compensation to resolve conflicts of interest among different countries in resource development.