The tragedy of the commons shows that

a. the carrying capacity of the Earth will reach its maximum level by the year 2050.
b. rational self-interested behavior by individuals may have a destructive collective impact.
c. people naturally have a self-interest in protecting the environment for future generations.
d. the use of common resources like oceans and atmosphere are not equally shared by Global South nations.
e. None of the above is true.


B

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