What is the tragedy of the commons ........

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What is the tragedy of the commons?

It results from an inherent tension between collective and individual responsibility.

It can always be resolved through privatization and nationalization of the commons

It is independent of the carrying capacity of the common.

All of the options given are correct.

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Explanation:

The tragedy of the commons is based on inherent conflict between individual and collective interest and rationality in the use of property that is held in common; it is mitigated by a high carrying capacity of the good in question and, in non-IR models, is often solved through privatization and nationalization. However, this solution is not always feasible for global political commons