What does Tragedy of the Commons mean?
An economic problem where individuals reap the greatest benefit from a resource, leading to its destruction.
Overfishing in international waters is a modern example of the Tragedy of the Commons.
Tragedy of the Commons in German, French, Spanish and Italian
GermanTragödie der Allmende
Übernutzung frei verfügbarer, aber begrenzter Ressourcen.
FrenchTragédie des biens communs
Épuisement d'une ressource partagée par surexploitation individuelle.
SpanishTragedia de los comunes
Dilema donde el interés individual agota un recurso compartido.
ItalianTragedia dei beni comuni
Paradosso per cui l'uso individuale egoistico rovina un bene comune.
Common phrases with Tragedy of the Commons
- overfishing tragedy of the commons
- depletion tragedy of the commons
- resource tragedy of the commons
Synonyms and opposites for Tragedy of the Commons
- Synonym Resource depletion