"The Tragedy of the Commons" refers to:
A) an environmental theory promoting public ownership of lands and resources.
B) an economic theory promoting private ownership of lands and resources.
C) an analogy describing the conflict between individual interest and management of shared resources.
D) events impacting the common people, particularly farmers, of developing countries.
E) environmental problems generated by farming practices.

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"The Tragedy of the Commons" is a term coined by ecologist Garrett Hardin to describe the dilemma faced when multiple individuals have unrestricted access to a shared resource, eventually leading to the depletion or destruction of that resource. It is an analogy used to illustrate the conflict between individual interests and the management of shared resources, such as air, water, or land. Therefore, Option C is the correct answer.

"The Tragedy of the Commons" Refers To