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Here are some notable quotes by Elinor Ostrom, the Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences known for her work on the governance of common-pool resources:
1. **On collective action and governance:**
– ”What we have ignored is what citizens can do and the importance of real involvement of the people involved – versus just having somebody in Washington … make a rule.”
2. **On polycentric governance:**
– ”A polycentric system is one where citizens are able to organize not just one but multiple governing authorities at differing scales.”
3. **On the complexity of human behavior:**
– ”Humans have complex motivations and capabilities. We need to design institutions that help them cope with complexity rather than simply ignore it.”
4. **On the potential of local communities:**
– ”Local people are not helpless. The research shows that local communities can solve their own problems, given sufficient trust and social capital.”
5. **On the management of common resources:**
– ”The world is not a dichotomy of ’the market’ versus ’the state.’ The major challenge is how we can structure complex systems that work for the long-term benefit of humanity.”
6. **On institutional diversity:**
– ”Institutional diversity is absolutely essential for long-term sustainability.”
7. **On sustainable development:**
– ”Sustainability is the key to our survival on this planet and will also determine success on all levels.”
8. **On self-organization:**
– ”When individuals have reliable information about the situation they face, they will self-organize to manage common resources.”
These quotes reflect Elinor Ostrom’s insights into governance, community action, and the sustainable management of common resources.