Tragedy of the Commons
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- Q1Who popularized the concept of the 'Tragedy of the Commons'?Thomas MalthusGarrett HardinJohn LockeAdam Smith30s
- Q2Which of the following is an example of a shared resource mentioned in the text?A personal gardenA shared pasture for grazing cattleA private farmAn indoor greenhouse30s
- Q3What is one of the modern issues related to the 'Tragedy of the Commons'?Soil enrichmentPrivate land ownershipOverfishingIncreased biodiversity30s
- Q4What is a primary cause of the tragedy, according to the passage?Lack of collaboration and regulationOverpopulation of herdersExcessive taxation on resourcesAbundant resource supply30s
- Q5What can be a result of overgrazing in the context of the 'Tragedy of the Commons'?Increased biodiversityDestruction of the resourceSustainable pasture growthEnhanced soil quality30s
- Q6
What are some main problems according to Hardin?
over-population
human nature of his own self-interest
30s