"The Tragedy of the Commons" Refers To

question 9

Multiple Choice

"The Tragedy of the Commons" refers to:

• A) an environmental theory promoting public ownership of lands and resources.
• B) an economic theory promoting private ownership of lands and resources.
• C) an analogy describing the conflict between individual interest and management of shared resources.
• D) events impacting the common people, particularly farmers, of developing countries.
• E) environmental problems generated by farming practices.

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