The tragedy of the common

What is the definition of the tragedy of the commons

• When humans overuse natural resources

• When the short-term, positive effects go to the individual, while the long-term, negative effects are spread out to the group

• When humans act selfishly, thinking of their own self-interest

• When plants and animals compete for space, resources, and/or food

Who deserves credit for discovering the tragedy of the commons?

• William Forster Lloyd

• Garrett Hardin

• Both a and b

• Neither a and b

Which of the following is an example of a solution to the tragedy of the commons?

• Improving literacy among urban populations

• Raising tax rates for large corporations

• Inventing stronger antibiotics

• Passing a law to set limits for fishermen

Which of the following are both examples of the tragedy of the commons?

• Overfishing and earthquakes

• Flooding and tsunamis

• Pollution and overpopulation

• Super-germs and virus outbreaks

Which of these is not an example of a commons?

• Aquifers
• The ocean
• Privately owned farms
• Highways

What are considered "the commons"

• Common house hold items like knifes, spoons, and forks.

• A renewable resource owned by no one and available for use by anyone at little or no charge

• A field where college students can sit outside in between classes

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

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

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