During the Middle Ages, Many Villages Had Areas Reserved for Families

question 179

Multiple Choice

During the Middle Ages, many villages had areas reserved for families to take their cows or sheep to graze. All families were welcome to use this land without charge. This situation likely led to a(n) :

• A) tragedy of the commons.
• B) finite of proportions.
• C) marketable public good.
• D) exhaustive equilibrium.

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