Which of the following does NOT make the tragedy of commons for tuna even worse?
A) Multiple countries tag and track tuna throughout the Pacific.
B) Many fishermen are involved in fishing tuna.
C) Governments subsidize fishing extensively.
D) Demand for tuna has decreased significantly.

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Choice D states that demand for tuna has decreased significantly, which means that there would be less pressure on the tuna population and hence, the tragedy of the commons would not be worsened by this factor. A, B, and C, on the other hand, contribute to the tragedy of the commons by enabling overfishing and depleting the tuna population.

Which of the Following Does NOT Make the Tragedy of Commons