The Depletion of a Common Resource Due to Individually Rational

question 58

Multiple Choice

The depletion of a common resource due to individually rational, but collectively inefficient, overconsumption is called:

• A)the free rider problem.
• B)the tragedy of the commons.
• C)rivalry in consumption.
• D)excludability.

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