Which of These Would Be the Best Example of the Tragedy

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Multiple Choice

Which of these would be the best example of the tragedy of the commons?

• A) panicking during a dorm fire
• B) failure to conserve gasoline, water, or electricity
• C) aggressive driving during rush-hour
• D) going into debt because of unforeseen circumstances

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Definitions:

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