expression, noun
tragedy of the commons
An economics concept where individuals acting in their own self-interest deplete a shared resource. Also referred to as 共有地の悲劇.
See also: 共有地の悲劇
コモンズの悲劇は、共有資源の過剰利用を説明する概念だ。
The tragedy of the commons is a concept that explains the overuse of shared resources.
環境問題はコモンズの悲劇の典型例としてよく挙げられる。
Environmental issues are often cited as a typical example of the tragedy of the commons.