Question

A tragedy of the commons results when individuals choose to use more than their "fair" share of a collective resource. Under what circumstances are these tragedies more likely to occur?
A. When the benefit associated with using a bit more of the resource is very large, regardless of the cost
B. When the cost associated with using the resource is very small, regardless of the benefit to the individual
C. When the benefit to the individual for using a bit more of the resource is greater than the associated cost
D. When the group benefit of leaving the resource unused is greater than the individual's benefit of using more

Answer 1

Answer: Option

When the benefit to the individual for using a bit more of the resource is greater than the associated cost

Explanation:

circumstances where these tragedies more likely to occur is When the benefit to the individual for using a bit more of the resource is greater than the associated cost because of it's satisfaction derived by the commons it will result in destruction because the cost effect is very minutes and the benefit is large, so much is spent on the cause and will result in inappropriate use and wastage thereby causing tragedy.