Tragedy of the commons arises because: Group of answer choices -Those consuming common resources don’t consider collective cost -External benefits are under-produced -Public goods are over-consumed -Congestion reduces private benefits

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Tragedy of the commons arises because:

Group of answer choices
-Those consuming common resources don’t consider collective cost
-External benefits are under-produced
-Public goods are over-consumed
-Congestion reduces private benefits
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