Which of the following is an example of tragedy of commons ?
Correct answer: A. over fishing
- A. over fishing
- B. smoking in a public place
- C. excessive rain
- D. common use of public toilets
Explanation
Overfishing is the classic tragedy of the commons because individuals have an incentive to take fish from a shared resource, eventually depleting it for everyone. The problem arises when common access is combined with weak ownership or regulation.
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