Beyond Markets and States: Polycentric Governance of Complex Economic Systems

@article{Ostrom2010BeyondMA,
  title={Beyond Markets and States: Polycentric Governance of Complex Economic Systems},
  author={E. Ostrom},
  journal={Urban Economics \& Regional Studies eJournal},
  year={2010}
}
  • E. Ostrom
  • Published 1 June 2010
  • Economics
  • Urban Economics & Regional Studies eJournal
Elinor Ostrom delivered her Prize Lecture on 8 December 2009 at Aula Magna, Stockholm University. She was introduced by Professor Bertil Holmlund, Chairman of the Economic Sciences Prize Committee. 
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