Once it becomes obvious that a common resource is being overused:
A) market forces cause the use of the resource to shift to a sustainable level
B) society voluntarily limits its use of the good
C) it continues to be overused because individuals have no incentive to reduce their use
D) the good becomes a natural monopoly

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Individuals often lack the incentive to reduce their use of a common resource, leading to continued overuse, a situation known as the "tragedy of the commons."

Once It Becomes Obvious That a Common Resource Is Being