The Tragedy of the Commons Was Avoided in the Middle

question 3

Multiple Choice

The tragedy of the commons was avoided in the Middle Ages by

• A)selling common grounds to individuals.
• B)the local police who monitored entry into the commons.
• C)social pressure to uphold traditionally accepted limits on family use of the commons.
• D)the government which imposed a tax for the use of the commons.

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Definitions:

CISG

The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, a treaty that governs the sale of goods between parties in different countries.

Effective

The state at which something is able to accomplish its intended purpose, produce the desired outcome, or is in force.

Received

pertains to the act of accepting or taking possession of something given, sent, or delivered to an individual or entity.

Reasonable Means

Methods or actions that are considered fair, sensible, and appropriate given the circumstances.