The tragedy of the commons stems from a common resource that people can _____ acquire whose value to people _____ as more people use it.

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The tragedy of the commons occurs when a resource is freely available for anyone to use and is not restricted or regulated. As more people use the resource, its value decreases because it becomes overused and depleted. This is why choice A is the correct answer.

The Tragedy of the Commons Stems from a Common Resource