The tragedy of the commons is often the result of:
A) excludability and rivalry.
B) excludability and nonrivalry.
C) nonexcludability and rivalry.
D) nonexcludability and nonrivalry.

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The tragedy of the commons occurs when a shared resource is nonexcludable and rivalrous, meaning that anyone can use it, and use by one person diminishes its availability to others. As a result, individuals may overuse the resource, leading to depletion or degradation, and ultimately harming everyone who relies on it.

The Tragedy of the Commons Is Often the Result Of