Common property resources tend to be:
A) overused.
B) underused.
C) not used at all.
D) efficiently used.
E) used by the government only.

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Common property resources, such as forests, water bodies or fisheries, are often considered as a free good that can be used by anyone. As a result, people tend to use them excessively, leading to depletion or degradation of the resource. This situation is known as 'tragedy of the commons'. Hence, overuse is the most common problem associated with common property resources.

Common Property Resources Tend to Be