About the Commons – The International Association for the Study of the Commons

What are commons? The original meaning of the term ‘commons’ comes from the way communities managed land that was held ‘in common’ in medieval Europe. Along with this shared land a clear set of rules was developed by the community about how it was to be used. Over time, the term ‘commons’ has taken on […]

Source: About the Commons – The International Association for the Study of the Commons