What is the "tragedy of the commons"?

a. A situation where one state's pursuit of security makes other states less safe
b. A lack of coordination on the international level c. A situation where the developing world is constantly exploited by developed countries
d. A situation where a commonly available resource is abused without anybody feeling a responsibility to protect it
e. A situation where the scarcity of resources is highly exaggerated


Answer: d

Political Science

You might also like to view...

If Nixon's 1968 election was indicative of realignment, then Carter's victory in 1976 would be considered __________

a. a rejection of liberal ideas b. an electoral fluke c. largely unrelated to Watergate d. a deviating election

Political Science

Many Americans remain relatively uninformed because the information costs of getting all the facts are too high

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science

If a senatorial candidate talks about reducing taxes as a way to "return money to the people" that candidate is using ____ as a way to define the topic of taxes

A) issue framing B) gerrymandering C) a demagogue D) ideology E) majoritarianism

Political Science

Human diversity is the source of all political conflict

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Political Science