A tragedy of the commons often results from ______ and ______.
A) rivalry; excludability
B) rivalry; nonexcludability
C) nonrivalry; excludability
D) nonrivalry; nonexcludability

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A tragedy of the commons occurs when a commonly used resource becomes depleted or degraded because its use is rivalrous (one person's use diminishes its availability to others) and nonexcludable (it is difficult or impossible to prevent individuals from using it).

A Tragedy of the Commons Often Results from ______ and ______

A Tragedy of the Commons Often Results from and