Ostrom's research has focuses on the interaction of people and natural resources and how common property can be successfully managed by those groups using it.

VOA: standard.2009.10.12

They told how Harrison loved the hard and simple life of the common man.

VOA: special.2009.01.22

But lawmakers have yet to find common ground on how to pay for it.

VOA: special.2009.05.15

The same thing a doctor would take." They learn how to diagnose and manage common illnesses like colds,or chronic problems such as diabetes and heart disease.

VOA: standard.2010.05.14

"Today,Northern Ireland stands as an example to the world of how even the staunchest adversaries can overcome differences to work together for the common and greater good,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.12

He says that as President Obama broadens the dialogue to include civil societies and the concerns of the common citizens, he will realize how U.S.policy needs to change.

VOA: standard.2010.05.11

"We are going to determine how much food and other products of daily use are needed, whether an international crew is compatible, how people of different cultures, of different training can find common language and work on performing their tasks."

VOA: standard.2010.06.02