The Overuse of a Common Resource Relative to Its Economically

question 118

Multiple Choice

The overuse of a common resource relative to its economically efficient use is called

• A)the free-rider problem.
• B)the Tragedy of the Commons.
• C)a public good.
• D)cost-benefit analysis.

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