Question

Which example best illustrates the point behind the Tragedy of the Commons essay? A.Various nations overfishing in international waters, leading to a collapse of fish stocks. B. ​​​​​​A property owner clear-cutting all of the trees on his land to sell for timber. C. ​​​​​​A farmer that over plants his fields one year, leading to a poor harvest. D. ​​​​​​One country declaring war on another.

Answer 1

Answer: B. A property owner clear-cutting all of the trees on his land to sell for timber.

Explanation:

The tragedy of the commons is a problem whereby an individual pursue his or her own personal gain at the expense of the overall well-being of everyone in the society.

In this question, the tragedy of commons will be a property owner clear-cutting all of the trees on his land to sell for timber. Even though the owner makes some income for himself, this act will bring about soil erosion, depletion of resource or flood. He neglected the society in order to satisfy his own needs.