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Explain the tragedy of the commons, as it relates to pollution
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Illustrate the tragedy of commons.
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When a limited, finite resource is available for use for free to the general populace (commons), it becomes overexploited and destroyed over time. This is the tragedy of commons, which is quite evident in relation to pollution. If I burn firewood in my house to keep it warm, I ...
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