The most effective new effort to prevent the "tragedy of the commons" might include
A)using common-property resources at or above their sustainable yields.
B)using shared resources at rates below their estimated sustainable yields.
C)moving from a users pay approach to a taxpayers pay approach.
D)deregulating industries that use common-property resources.
E)increasing public availability to resources.

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Using shared resources at rates below their estimated sustainable yields is the best choice as it ensures that the shared resources are not overused or depleted. This can be achieved through effective management strategies and regulations put in place by governing institutions. Using common-property resources above their sustainable yields (option A) would lead to depletion and eventual tragedy of the commons. Moving from a users pay approach to a taxpayers pay approach (option C) may not necessarily solve the problem as taxpayers may not have a direct stake or interest in the management of shared resources. Deregulating industries that use common-property resources (option D) would only increase the exploitation of resources by industries. Increasing public availability to resources (option E) may lead to increased demand and overuse of shared resources.

The Most Effective New Effort to Prevent the "Tragedy of the Commons