FORESTRY
GENERAL FORESTRY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of these is not an example of a commons?
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The air
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The ocean
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Privately owned farms
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Traffic congestion is one of the best-known modern examples of the tragedy of the commons. According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health, air pollution from traffic congestion in urban areas contributes to more than 2, 200 premature deaths annually in the United States alone.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is c) Subsidizing use of the resource. The reason for the tragedy of commons is that individuals abuse the use of a resource because they have the incentives to take out as much as possible right now, without worrying about its sustainability.
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