Bengtsson (2000) uses examples in housing to describe the “prisoners’ dilemma” in collective action. What is the model(s) suggested in Bengtsson (2000) that can overcome the prisoners’ dilemma in the participation of tenants? In what way we are able to employ such a model in the management of private sector housing of Hong Kong? (3500-4000 words)
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