The concept of 'Tragedy of the Commons' illustrates:
A. The overuse of a common-pool resource when property rights are not well defined
B. The under-provision of public goods only
C. The efficient use of private goods
D. The benefits of free access to all resources
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The tragedy of the commons describes the tendency for a shared, non-excludable but rivalrous resource to be over-exploited when individual users do not bear the full social cost of their actions.
Explanation:
The Indian economy continues to face structural challenges such as regional imbalances, unemployment and underemployment, and a large informal sector.
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