Which of the Following Exemplifies the Tragedy of the Commons

question 199

Multiple Choice

Which of the following exemplifies the tragedy of the commons?

• A)Residents on the northern coast of California receive only one public broadcasting signal which may be eliminated altogether if government funding is cut.
• B)The Pleasant Hill community is growing so fast that the city's only post office is not able to keep pace with the population growth in the community.
• C)Canadian citizens receive free universal health care administered by provincial governments.
• D)The Malaysian tapir, distinguished for its unusual coloration, is a target for poachers who hunt it for its tough and leathery hide.

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Definitions:

Contractual Obligations

Duties that one or more parties are legally bound to perform under the terms of a contract.

Insanity

A legal term describing a person's inability to understand the nature of their actions or distinguish right from wrong, often used in criminal defense.

Understand Nature

The capability or effort to grasp the fundamental characteristics and workings of a concept or thing.

Detrimental To Canada

Actions or policies considered harmful or counterproductive to the interests or well-being of Canada as a nation.