The tragedy of the commons arises from:
A)the combination of rivalry and nonexcludability.
B)the good being rival.
C)the good being excludable.
D)the combination of rivalry and excludability.

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The tragedy of the commons refers to the degradation or depletion of a shared resource, such as a pasture or fishery, due to the combination of rivalry (the use by one person reduces the amount available to others) and nonexcludability (it is difficult or impossible to prevent someone from using the resource). Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

The Tragedy of the Commons Arises From