In 1968,Garrett Hardin Described the Tragedy of the Commons

question 59

Multiple Choice

In 1968,Garrett Hardin described the tragedy of the commons.The classic example of the commons is a pasture where any community member can graze his or her livestock.What would be the modern equivalent of the commons?

• A) mass public entertainment, such as the circus and rock concerts
• B) natural resources, like water, air, forests, and plants
• C) the Internet
• D) shopping malls and retailers

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