Consider this a bonus question Youre read a classic paper by

Consider this a bonus question. You\'re read a classic paper by Garrett Hardin called The Tragedy of the Commons. In his example, what was it that people kept adding to the commons that resulted in a greater net gain for the individual than the standard loss by the entire community? Selected Answer: Collective action

Solution

Addition of their own flock results in personal gain to the indidividuals but negatively impacts the commons. For example, addition of an animal to a herd benefits the herder but ultimately the resources or the commons get depleted.