The Tragedy of the Commons Refers To

question 36

Multiple Choice

The tragedy of the commons refers to:

• A) the plight of the common people, who are doomed to low-paying jobs and discrimination.
• B) the fact that private resources are becoming scarce.
• C) the idea that common tariffs end up harming global welfare.
• D) the idea that when everyone has free access to a resource, it will be overused and depleted.

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Income From Operations

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