Asked by Nijah Robinson on Apr 24, 2024
The commons dilemma refers to the tendency for people to ____.
A) be less likely to assist others in need when many other onlookers are present as opposed to when few or no other onlookers are present
B) waste, deplete, or use in a less-than-optimal way resources that are shared with others rather as compared to privately owned resources
C) be more likely to behave inappropriately or aggressively when part of a group rather than alone
D) refrain from punishing others who cheat the system for fear that they will suffer some negative result
Commons Dilemma
A situation in which individual users acting independently and rationally according to their own self-interest behave contrary to the best interests of a whole by depleting a common resource.
Optimal Way
The most desirable or effective method to achieve a specific goal or result.
Privately Owned Resources
Refers to assets or property owned by individuals or corporations rather than by the government or the public.
- Recognize the challenge posed by the commons dilemma and explore methods to reduce its harmful impact on collective assets.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the challenge posed by the commons dilemma and explore methods to reduce its harmful impact on collective assets.
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