Question

which of the following potential solutions could best be used to help avoid the tragedy of the commons?
a decreasing government regulation of shared natural resources
b using community - based cooperation and regulating shared natural resources
c using individual responsibility of shared natural resources
d privatizing all shared natural resources

Explanation:

To avoid the tragedy of the commons (overuse/depletion of shared resources), community - based cooperation and regulation of shared natural resources is effective. Decreasing regulation (A) would likely worsen overuse. Individual responsibility (C) is hard to enforce for shared resources. Privatizing all (D) isn't feasible for many shared resources (e.g., air, large water bodies). Community cooperation and regulation can set rules for sustainable use.

Answer:

B. using community - based cooperation and regulating shared natural resources