The Tragedy of the Commons – Psychology professor’s tricky extra credit question goes viral

"The extra credit question is analogous to any public resource in the world that we would all use like food or water or land," he says. "Again, if people are mindful of their own consumption, then it’s fine, but if too many people are selfish, then we have now — like in California — water shortages."

By Jaleesa Jones

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