Tragedy of the Commons and the Role of Government in Society
Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, discussed a proposal to ban trans fats. He talked about the idea of the tragedy of the commons and how government incentives help society as a whole.
Description
Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, discussed a proposal to ban trans fats. He talked about the idea of the tragedy of the commons and how government incentives help society as a whole.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- According to Dr. Frieden, how can the banning of trans fats help society as a whole?
- What is meant by "tragedy of the commons?" How can government help prevent this?
- What does Dr. Frienden say are the core roles of government? What are examples of this?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Incentive
- Society
- Tragedy Of The Commons
- Trans Fats