The Tragedy of the Commons Was Avoided in the Middle

question 3

Multiple Choice

The tragedy of the commons was avoided in the Middle Ages by

• A)selling common grounds to individuals.
• B)the local police who monitored entry into the commons.
• C)social pressure to uphold traditionally accepted limits on family use of the commons.
• D)the government which imposed a tax for the use of the commons.

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