Which of the following are characteristics of common-pool resources (CPRs)?
A) It is difficult to exclude anyone from using them.
B) Use by one person reduces the availability of that resource for use by others.
C) CPRs cannot be governed or regulated.
D) Both A and B

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Common-pool resources have two defining characteristics - non-excludability (it is difficult to exclude anyone from using them) and subtractability (use by one person reduces the availability of that resource for use by others). These resources can certainly be governed and regulated, but often require unique management strategies to prevent overuse and depletion.

Which of the Following Are Characteristics of Common-Pool Resources (CPRs)