Which of the Following Is an Example of the Tragedy

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the tragedy of the commons?

• A) overproduction of Saudi Arabian crude oil
• B) overregulation of the U.S. steel industry
• C) overharvesting of many species of fish
• D) U.S. farm subsidies

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Definitions:

Moral Development

The process through which individuals develop proper attitudes and behaviors towards other people in society, based on social and cultural norms, laws, and rules.

Ethics Committee

A group of individuals tasked with ensuring that the ethical standards and practices within an organization or institution are upheld.

Ethical Problems

Dilemmas or situations where choosing between right and wrong is not clear-cut and involves complex considerations of morality.

Whistleblowers

Individuals who report or expose any kind of information or activity that is deemed illegal, unethical, or not correct within an organization.