Is the Tragedy of the Commons Real?

The Tragedy of the Commons

NIMBY

 We'll need to read and understand these two above articles, and then apply the concept in the face of new developments needed to accommodate or make life convenient for growing populations.

Tragedy of the Commons

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assumptions:



Is it inevitable?




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NIMBY

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How is it similar or different to Tragedy of the Commons?






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Do these factors affecting population represent Tragedy or NIMBY concerns?  Or is something else afoot?  Explain your reasoning.

• inadequate housing resulting in slums made of tin and cardboard
• hunger affecting 1 of 7 people (in America, 15% of the population receives food benefits)
• death rates due to malaria 

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