Technology-dependent commons: The example of frequency spectrum for broadcasting in Europe in the 1920s

International Journal of the Commons

Nina Wormbs¹ 

[1] Royal Institute of Technology, History of Technology;

关键词: common pool resources;    commons;    radio frequencies;    broadcasting;    spectrum;   

DOI  :  10.18352/ijc.237

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The aim of this paper is to test the design principles, identified as crucial for institutions governing long enduring common pool resources, on the use of the electromagnetic spectrum, a peculiar resource in many respects. The case is the medium wave band for broadcasting in Europe in the 1920s. As the spectrum is a resource dependent on technology for its use, the aim is also to investigate the influence of technology on the governing institutions.

【 授权许可】

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