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What did Lloyd attribute to the puny and stunted cattle on a common in England?
What did Lloyd attribute to the puny and stunted cattle on a common in England?
- The self-interest of each human exploiter (correct)
- Overloading of the pasture by herdsmen
- Limited material wealth in the world
- Unselfish and idealistic calculators
Why did James Madison mention that 'If men were angels, no Government would be necessary'?
Why did James Madison mention that 'If men were angels, no Government would be necessary'?
- To promote a distribution system based on self-interest
- To acknowledge the necessity of government due to human imperfections (correct)
- To highlight the idealistic nature of men
- To emphasize the need for governmental control over the commons
What led to the ruin of common property in England?
What led to the ruin of common property in England?
- The gain of adding more animals solely to the herdsman (correct)
- Distribution system based on needs
- Unselfish and idealistic behavior of herdsmen
- Limited resources and competitive advantage
What is the 'tragedy' referred to in the text?
What is the 'tragedy' referred to in the text?
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How does the text describe the spoilage process in the commons?
How does the text describe the spoilage process in the commons?
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