"The Tragedy of the Commons" Is Based on the View

question 42

Multiple Choice

"The Tragedy of the Commons" is based on the view that

• A) Communal systems can be sustained and promoted.
• B) Community members will attempt, without success, to sustain a resource for future generations.
• C) Only privatization or strict laws can overcome people's selfish and greedy nature.
• D) Individuals will try to maximize gain for the group at a loss for the individual.
• E) Open access systems can be sustained and promoted.

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