Many people act on the environment on the basis of self-interest. According to the parable of the ʺTragedy of the Commons,ʺ what can happen?
A) Freedom in a commons brings ruin to all.
B) The environment is able to withstand humansʹ self-interested actions.
C) People readily realize the need to protect the commons.
D) Technology can discover another use of the commons.

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The "Tragedy of the Commons" describes a situation where individuals acting in their own self-interest deplete shared resources, leading to the detriment of the entire group.

Many People Act on the Environment on the Basis of Self-Interest