Small Tribes May Be Able to Solve the Tragedy of the Commons

question 81

Multiple Choice

Small tribes may be able to solve the tragedy of the commons by:

• A) subsidizing the activity that creates the tragedy.
• B) using social norms to punish and ostracize those that overuse a common resource.
• C) setting price controls below the equilibrium price to clear the market.
• D) All of the answers are correct.

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