Introduction

Play the video "The tragedy of the commons", which can be used as a micro-lecture.

  • Play the micro-lecture “Tragedy of the Commons”, delivered by Dr. Jonathan Tomkin, to introduce the concept of tragedy of the commons.
  • Guide a brief discussionamong students to cite other examples of the tragedy of the commons problem,andto identify the “commons” and the “tragedy” in each example.

What might be the meaning of the expression "The tragedy of the commons"? Watch the following video and give examples that explain the terms “tragedy” and “commons”.

The tragedy of the commons Dr. Jonathan Tomkin

Share