Explain What Aspect of the Tragedy of the Commons Problem

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Essay

Explain what aspect of the tragedy of the commons problem is similar to that of a negative externality.

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Free Market

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Adam Smith

An 18th-century Scottish economist and philosopher, best known for his book "The Wealth of Nations," which laid the foundations for classical economics and modern capitalism.

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