The "Tragedy of the Commons" Refers to the Phenomenon Where

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Multiple Choice

The "tragedy of the commons" refers to the phenomenon where

• A)individuals are free riders.
• B)people overuse a common resource.
• C)people do not internalize an externality.
• D)there is rivalry in consumption.

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Treynor-Black Model

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