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What is the principle-agent problem?
Tragedy of the Commons
A situation in which individuals, acting independently and rationally according to their own self-interest, deplete a shared resource, leading to the detriment of the whole group.
Herd Immunity
A form of indirect protection from infectious diseases that occurs when a large percentage of a population has become immune to an infection, thereby providing a measure of protection for individuals who are not immune.
Vaccinated Community
A population in which a majority of members have received vaccinations against specific diseases, contributing to herd immunity.
Epidemiological Resistance
Refers to the decreased effectiveness of medical treatments, such as antibiotics or vaccines, due to the adaptive changes in disease-causing organisms.
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