Scarcity Flashcards

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What is the tragedy of the commons?

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Earth’s resources are finite, everyone’s property is no one’s property, those who reproduce more are able to gain more resources

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What is a prisoner’s dilemma?

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Characterizes the tragedy of the commons as individuals need to make an optimal choice to acquire the finite resources

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