In 1968 Garrett Hardin Described the Tragedy of the Commons

question 90

Multiple Choice

In 1968 Garrett Hardin described the tragedy of the commons. The classic example of the commons is a pasture where any community member can graze his livestock. What would be the modern equivalent of the commons?

• A) mass public entertainment, such as the circus and rock concerts
• B) natural resources, like water, air, forests, and plants
• C) the Internet
• D) jobs
• E) shopping malls and retailers

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Definitions:

Exponentiation

A mathematical operation involving the raising of one number to the power of another, symbolized as \(a^b\).

Division

A unit or section of a larger organization, often specializing in a particular function or product.

Division

A mathematical operation where one number is divided by another.

Multiplication

A numerical procedure where two values are combined through multiplication to yield their combined product.