1. The Tragedy of the Commons

27. Be nice! Don’t take more than your fair share!
Moral of the Story?
Be nice! Don’t take more than your fair share!
Be careful of overfishing, or fish will go extinct!
Don’t overuse a resource!

28. Positive Effect
Negative Effect

29. The Tragedy of the Commons
When the short-term, positive effects go to the individual, while the long-term, negative effects are spread out to the group.
It can be overcome using education and teamwork.

30. Examples of the Tragedy of the Commons:
- Overfishing School when sick
- Water shortages - Overgrazing
- Overpopulation Drug-resistant bacteria
- Littering - Hockey shifts
- Traffic jams Global Warming