Tragedy of the Commons

What is a Tragedy?

• An event that causes great happiness

• A crime

• An event that causes great sadness, destruction, or death

What is the Commons?

• An object people share

• A place or resource everyone can use

• Things only certain people have access to

What is a Tragedy of the Commons?

• The destruction of a resource or place due to greed and overuse.

• A type of play you watch at the theatre

• An event where people gather to have fun.

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Why does a Tragedy of the Commons happen?

• A person values growing their resource

• A person has a really bad day

• A person benefits by using the commons more

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Which of these are examples of a Tragedy of the Commons

• Atmosphere Pollution

• Destruction of the Reefs

• A new strip mall is built

• Donating money to a Children's Hospital

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What happens during a Tragedy of the Commons?

• People shop at a different location

• Wildlife moves to a new location

• A resource is damaged or destroyed

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How do you stop a Tragedy of the Commons?

• Discipline people for being rude

• Rules or Education

• Take pictures in Snapchat and send them to your friends

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