Negative Externalities and the Tragedy of the Commons Are Problems

question 37

Multiple Choice

Negative externalities and the tragedy of the commons are problems that have a common source.What is this common source?

• A)self-interest motives of producers and consumers
• B)a lack of concern for human rights
• C)a lack of competition
• D)a lack of clearly defined and enforced property rights

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