Garrett Hardin Popularized the Term Tragedy of the Commons to Refer

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Essay

Garrett Hardin popularized the term tragedy of the commons to refer to the negative impact of human action on shared and unregulated resources,like air or oceans.Briefly discuss the tension in contract theory between self-interest and cooperation with others when it comes to the sharing of these commons.

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Definitions:

Scarce Resource

A resource that is limited in availability and cannot meet all demands placed on it by humans wanting unlimited access.

Farmland

Land used for farming and agriculture purposes to grow crops and/or rear animals, playing a critical role in the food supply chain and the economy.

Acres

A unit of area used primarily in the English-speaking world, representing 43,560 square feet or about 4046.86 square meters.

Single-Tax Movement

A political and economic movement that advocates for a single tax, often on land, to replace all other taxes, based on principles advocated by Henry George.