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Learn about the Tragedy of the Commons with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. The Tragedy of the Commons is a situation in which a jointly owned resource is overused or destroyed because each person takes more than they would if the resource was privately owned. With each individual acting independently, the combined pressure on the resource exceeds what is in the interests of the community as a whole.

When Jean Tirole won the 2014 Nobel Prize in Economics, he suddenly found himself being stopped in the street by complete strangers and asked to comment on issues of the day, no matter how distant from his own areas of research. His transformation from academic economist to public intellectual prompted him to reflect further on the role economists and their discipline play in society. The result is Economics for the Common Good, a passionate manifesto for a world in which economics, far from being a "dismal science," is a positive force for the common good.

This is one of the true classics in world legal literature. Written by a master of law and language, it is a primary source book for anyone interested either in legal theory or political science. For the layman, it serves to clarify the very essence of the common law, the cornerstone of our present legal system.

The author of America's Hidden Success launches a daring and appealing political and economic plan to restore American unity and prosperity. Today, bitter partisanship has sunk our politics into unending stalemate, millions of Americans are struggling to get ahead financially, and cynicism about the effectiveness and fairness of our political processes grows continually deeper. The country needs practical, principled, and unifying solutions, rather than continued finger-pointing across the aisle.

Our One Common Country explores the most critical meeting of the Civil War. Given short shrift or overlooked by many historians, the Hampton Roads Conference of 1865 was a crucial turning point in the War between the States. In this well written and highly documented book, James B. Conroy describes in fascinating detail what happened when leaders from both sides came together to try to end the hostilities. The meeting was meant to end the fighting on peaceful terms.

"Trump and RNC See Common Foe: Rogue Delegates" is from the June 26, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Jeremy W. Peters and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"For Millions of Immigrants, a Common Language: WhatsApp" is from the December 21, 2016 Technology section of The New York Times. It was written by Farhad Manjoo and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Common Application Saturates the College Admissions Market, Critics Say" is from the April 11, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Mike Mcphate and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER United States Senator Cory Booker, hailed as “one of the key figures for justice and forthrightness in America today” (HuffPost), makes an impassioned case that the virtues of empathy, responsibility, and action must guide our nation toward a brighter future...

"Why the Election Is Close, and What Trump and Obama Have in Common" is from the November 06, 2016 The Upshot section of The New York Times. It was written by Nate Cohn and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Struggling for Common Ground, Nation Debates Racial Fracture" is from the July 09, 2016 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Jack Healy and Nikole Hannah Jones and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"FDA Orders Stronger Warning on Common Painkiller-Sedative Mix" is from the August 31, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Sabrina Tavernise and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Finding Rare Common Ground in Health Care’s Future" is from the December 8, 2016 United States section of The New York Times. It was written by Robert Pear and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"What Do Jennifer Lopez and Gwen Stefani Have in Common? Their Stylists Know" is from the August 10, 2016 Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Sheila Marikar and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Control and Fear: What Mass Killings and Domestic Violence Have in Common" is from the June 15, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Amanda Taub and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.