The "Tragedy of the Commons" Refers to

question 30

Multiple Choice

The "tragedy of the commons" refers to

• A)the inability of lower income groups to achieve a higher level of education.
• B)the absence of incentives to prevent the overuse of a common resource that arises when its users have no incentive to conserve it and use it sustainably.
• C)the acceptance of deplorable working conditions by those who lack the human capital to obtain a better job.
• D)the tendency for bureaucrats to maximize their budget.
• E)farmers who allow their livestock to overgraze their fields.

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