J_Taylor comments on Stupid Questions Open Thread

J_Taylor 24 Jan 2012 1:34 UTC
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Try searching for “free rider problem” or “tragedy of the commons.”

Here are the relevant Wiki pages:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_rider_problem

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tragedy_of_the_commons
- Modig 25 Jan 2012 12:36 UTC
  1 point
  Parent
  That’s exactly it. I used to know that, can’t believe I forgot it. Thanks!