If the use of a common resource is not regulated,
A)it cannot be used by anyone.
B)the economy will end up with too much of a good thing.
C)it becomes a private good.
D)it will be overused.

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When a common resource is not regulated, individuals have no incentive to conserve the resource, and there is a risk that it will be overused or depleted. The tragedy of the commons is a phenomenon where individuals acting in their self-interest can ultimately harm the common good by depleting a shared resource. Therefore, the best choice is D.

If the Use of a Common Resource Is Not Regulated