Web Sites Like Napster That Allow for the Free Downloading

question 8

True/False

Web sites like Napster that allow for the free downloading of songs and movies can be viewed as a "tragedy of the commons" because pursuit of self interest will destroy the societal interest.

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Real GDP

The measure of a country's economic output adjusted for price changes (inflation or deflation), reflecting the true value of goods and services produced.

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