Vincent Alfred Ostrom (September 25, 1919 – June 29, 2012) was an American political economist and the Founding Director of the Ostrom Workshop based at Indiana University and the Arthur F. Bentley Professor Emeritus of Political Science. He and his wife, the political economist Elinor Ostrom, made numerous contributions to the field of political science, political economy, and public choice.
The Ostroms made particular study of fragmentation theory, rational choice theory, federalism, common-pool resources and polycentrism in government. The Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization published a special issue, "Polycentric Political Economy: A Festschrift for Elinor and Vincent Ostrom", as the proceedings of a 2003 conference held in their honor, at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.
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Some of their strengths
Vincent Alfred Ostrom has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Confident, Imaginative, Energetic, Inquisitive, Practical, Kind, and Bold.
Intelligent and Inquisitive
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Vincent Alfred Ostrom is someone who is an intelligent, inquisitive, and imaginative person, who is practical, considerate, kind, and diplomatic in dealings with others. A person who is known for being a good communicator.
Active and Precise
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Vincent Alfred Ostrom well know them as someone who can be tough, active, and sharp, like a sword.
Independent and Organized
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Vincent Alfred Ostrom as someone who is independent, organized, inventive, and generous.
A person who is curious and a loves learning, who seems to always know what to say, who has an optimism that can overcome any difficult situation, and who seems to be able to master almost any skill.
Influential and Dynamic
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Vincent Alfred Ostrom is someone who tends to be focused on spreading ideas, information, and activities.
They are also someone who is balanced, organized, and in-charge, and who loves traveling, working hard, and figuring out the patterns of things.
Justice-seeking and Peaceful
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Vincent Alfred Ostrom tends to be someone who loves peace and is ready to go to any costs to achieve it. Who has a taste for the good things in life, tends to be a good organizer, has a thirst for knowledge, and who tends to have the respect of friends and acquaintances.
Some of Vincent Alfred Ostrom's challenges
While Vincent Alfred Ostrom has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Vincent Alfred Ostrom can be Hesitant, Narcissistic, Arrogant, Status-seeking, Domineering, Impatient, and Non-confrontational.
Hesitant and Narcissistic
One of Vincent Alfred Ostrom's key challenges is that they are someone who can be hesitant and narcissistic.
Domineering and Impatient
Vincent Alfred Ostrom is someone who can be demanding, egotistical, and controlling, can have a lack of judgment regarding personal finances, be argumentative and stubborn, and who can have a tendency to be withdrawn and spend time in self-imposed isolation.
Pleasure-seeking and Indecisive
Finally, Vincent Alfred Ostrom also can put others first too much, and hem-and-haw too much when making a decision.
