In 1968, Garrett Hardin described the tragedy of the commons. The classic example of the commons is a pasture where any community member can graze their livestock. What would be the modern equivalent of the commons?
A) mass public entertainment, such as the circus and rock concerts
B) natural resources, such as water, air, forests, and plants
C) the Internet
D) shopping malls and retailers

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The modern equivalent of the commons would be natural resources that are commonly used and not well regulated, such as water, air, forests, and plants.

In 1968, Garrett Hardin Described the Tragedy of the Commons