What Happens in the Example of the "Tragedy of the Commons

question 7

Multiple Choice

What happens in the example of the "Tragedy of the Commons"?

• A) A shared resource is depleted by individuals who maximize their own gains.
• B) An abundant resource is lost because it is not very valuable.
• C) Individuals are not allowed to use a public resource.
• D) One person ruins a shared resource by refusing to cooperate.

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