Overfishing leading to a rapid depletion of the stock of fish is an example of the ________.
A) tragedy of the commons
B) free-rider problem
C) paradox of thrift
D) prisoners' dilemma

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The tragedy of the commons is a situation where individuals, acting in their own self-interest, use a shared resource (in this case, fish) in such a way that it becomes depleted and no longer available for future generations. Overfishing is a classic example of the tragedy of the commons.

Overfishing Leading to a Rapid Depletion of the Stock of Fish