Suppose you live in a housing co-op with eleven other college students.The kitchen is constantly a mess; virtually nobody in the house cleans up,and the sink is overflowing with dirty dishes.This is an example of ________.
A) a private good
B) a private provision
C) a club good
D) the tragedy of the commons

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This scenario is an example of the tragedy of the commons, which occurs when a shared resource is overused or exploited because no individual feels responsible for conserving it. In this case, because no individual takes responsibility for cleaning the kitchen, the resource (the kitchen and its cleanliness) is being exploited and overused. The tragedy of the commons can only be resolved through collective action, in which individuals work together to find a mutually beneficial solution.

Suppose You Live in a Housing Co-Op with Eleven Other