When each individual seeks to maximize his or her use of the common pool of resources without regard to their degradation or depletion because no one owns them, political scientists speak about a

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The scenario described is the tragedy of the commons, where each individual acts rationally to maximize their individual benefits, without considering the long-term negative impact on the shared resources. This creates a situation where the resources are eventually degraded or depleted, leading to a tragedy or crisis. The other options are either unrelated or not applicable to this scenario.

When Each Individual Seeks to Maximize His or Her Use