The Depletion of a Common Resource Due to Individually Rational

question 32

Multiple Choice

The depletion of a common resource due to individually rational but collectively inefficient overconsumption is called:

• A) the free rider problem.
• B) the tragedy of the commons.
• C) rival in consumption.
• D) excludability.

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