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Created page with "== Introduction == The concept of the "Tragedy of the Commons" is a fundamental principle in environmental science, economics, and political theory. It describes a situation in which individuals, acting independently according to their self-interest, deplete shared resources, leading to long-term collective detriment. The term was popularized by ecologist Garrett Hardin in his 1968 paper, which illustrated the dynamics of resource overuse and the challenges of sustainab..."