The Tragedy of the Commons Refers To

question 132

Multiple Choice

The tragedy of the commons refers to:

• A)the plight of the common people, who are doomed to low­ paying jobs and discrimination.
• B)the fact that public resources are becoming scarce.
• C)the idea that what we have in common is often not why we trade.
• D)the idea that when everyone has free access to a resource, it will be overused and depleted.

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Definitions:

Compromising

involves finding a middle ground or mutual concessions between conflicting parties or interests to reach a resolution or agreement.

Carefree

A state of being free from worries or responsibilities.

Open-Minded

Being willing to consider new ideas, perspectives, and experiences without preconceived judgments.

Performance Milestones

Significant achievements or tasks completed that mark the progress of a project or performance of an individual or organization toward predefined goals.