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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This describes the tragedy of the commons, which occurs when individuals act in their self-interest and overuse a commonly held resource, leading to its depletion or degradation. This concept is often used to describe environmental problems such as overfishing, deforestation, and air pollution. The other answer choices do not accurately describe this phenomenon.

When Each Individual Seeks to Maximize His or Her Use