The 'Tragedy of the Commons' Refers to the Phenomenon Where

question 51

Multiple Choice

The 'tragedy of the commons' refers to the phenomenon where

• A)individuals are free riders.
• B)people overuse a common resource.
• C)people do not internalise an externality.
• D)there is rivalry in consumption.

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