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These studies suggest the tragedy of the commons occurs when shared resources are overexploited due to individual self-interest, but can be mitigated through collective agreements, effective management systems, and communication among users.
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The "tragedy of the commons" is a concept introduced by Garrett Hardin to describe a situation where individuals, acting in their own self-interest, deplete shared resources, leading to the detriment of the entire group. This concept has been widely applied across various fields, including environmental science, economics, and evolutionary biology, to understand and address the challenges of managing common-pool resources.
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The tragedy of the commons highlights the challenges of managing shared resources in the face of individual self-interest. While traditional views emphasize the inevitability of resource depletion, evidence shows that collective action, ethical considerations, and effective management systems can mitigate these outcomes. Addressing modern applications of this concept requires coordinated efforts and significant policy changes to ensure the sustainability of common-pool resources.
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