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Tragedy of the Commons Flashcards

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What is Tragedy of the Commons

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People will share public resources for their own selfish interest which degrades the product

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Why does it happen

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  • no one directly suffers the conquesnces
  • No penalty
  • If I don’t use it others will overuse it
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Forms of Tragedy of the Commons

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overgrazing
Overfishing
water & air pollution
overuse of ground water
Transportation
Soil pollution

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How to solve TOC

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Private land ownership
Fees or taxes use
taxes, fines, criminal charges

ex clean air act, clean water act, safe water drinking, BLM ( Bureau of Land Management)

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