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how could implementing a quota system help prevent the tragedy of the commons in a grazing area? by increasing the number of cattle allowed per rancher by limiting the number of cattle each rancher can graze by removing all cattle from the grazing area by allowing unrestricted grazing for everyone
The Tragedy of the Commons occurs when individuals over - exploit a shared resource. A quota system limits the number of cattle each rancher can graze, preventing over - grazing and preserving the common grazing area. Increasing the number of cattle per rancher or allowing unrestricted grazing would exacerbate the problem, and removing all cattle is not the purpose of a quota system for sustainable use.
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by limiting the number of cattle each rancher can graze