823 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 3 Jan \ parent \ on: BuT, wHaT aBoUt ThE rOaDs? libertarian
The tragedy of the commons is definitely applicable, but I think it's an interesting case here. We don't only value roads for our own direct use, but also so that others can use them in ways that benefit us. So, unlike a typical tragedy of the commons, part of the value is in the openness of the commons to others.