Overuse of a common resource may be avoided by all of the following methods except
A)charging for the use of a common resource.
B)issuing tradable permits for the use of a common resource.
C)government taking over ownership of all private common resources.
D)setting quotas or legal limits on the quantity of the common resource consumed.

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Government taking ownership of private common resources is not a method for avoiding overuse, but rather a potential solution for managing and regulating the use of common resources. The other options listed are all methods for avoiding overuse, by either limiting the quantity consumed, assigning economic value through charging or permit systems, or a combination of both.

Overuse of a Common Resource May Be Avoided by All