Which of these strategies would NOT solve the tragedy of the commons? a

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Which of these strategies would NOT solve the tragedy of the commons?

a. Encourage local solutions to the tragedy of the commons.

b. Solve it through communal ownership.

c. Divide the commons and allow private ownership of each share.

d. Government takes ownership of the commons.

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Which of these strategies would NOT solve the tragedy of the commons?

The best answer is b.

a. Encourage local solutions to the tragedy of the commons.	This could work if everyone was willing to cooperate.
b. Solve it through communal ownership.	This will NOT work, because it is the current situation.
c. Divide the commons and allow private ownership of each share.	It would no longer be a commons, but this could work.
d. Government takes ownership of the commons.	Yes, the government could control and regulate the commons.

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