In 1968, Garrett Hardin Described the Tragedy of the Commons

Multiple Choice

In 1968, Garrett Hardin described the tragedy of the commons. The classic example of the commons is a pasture where any community member can graze their livestock. What would be the modern equivalent of the commons?

A) mass public entertainment, such as the circus and rock concerts
B) natural resources, such as water, air, forests, and plants
C) the Internet
D) shopping malls and retailers