Although It Might Cause a Great Deal of Harm in the Long

question 17

Multiple Choice

Although it might cause a great deal of harm in the long run, individual companies have an economic interest in fossil fuels. What is it called when the pursuit of individual gain leads to loss for a larger group?

• A) social change
• B) a tragedy of the commons
• C) a fad or fashion
• D) a public goods dilemma
• E) alter-globalization

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Definitions:

Natural Settings

Environments or situations that occur naturally without human intervention or artificiality.

Quality Of Work

The measure of excellence or state of being free from defects, deficiencies, and significant variations in a product or service.

Good Follower

A person who supports and is guided by another person or by a group, showing commitment and adaptability.

Productivity Rate

A measure of the efficiency of production or the amount of output generated per unit of input.