Which of the Following Exemplifies the Tragedy of the Commons

question 199

Multiple Choice

Which of the following exemplifies the tragedy of the commons?

• A)Residents on the northern coast of California receive only one public broadcasting signal which may be eliminated altogether if government funding is cut.
• B)The Pleasant Hill community is growing so fast that the city's only post office is not able to keep pace with the population growth in the community.
• C)Canadian citizens receive free universal health care administered by provincial governments.
• D)The Malaysian tapir, distinguished for its unusual coloration, is a target for poachers who hunt it for its tough and leathery hide.

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