In the 1980s, individual countries faced a choice regarding chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). Continuing to use CFCs offered domestic economic benefits, but their collective use was damaging the global ozone layer. From the perspective of a single country, the most appealing strategy might have been to let other nations bear the cost of reducing CFCs while continuing to use them. Despite this, a global agreement to phase out CFCs was successfully reached. Which statement best analyzes how this cooperative outcome was achieved?

Evaluating a Model for Global Cooperation

Resolving a Global Resource Dilemma

Analyzing the Montreal Protocol's Success

The international effort to protect the ozone layer by phasing out chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) is a classic example of overcoming a collective action problem. Match each economic concept below with its specific application in the context of this historical situation.

The success of the Montreal Protocol in phasing out ozone-depleting substances demonstrates that when faced with a global environmental threat, individual nations will naturally prioritize the collective good over their own short-term economic interests, even without a formal agreement.

The Ozone Depletion Dilemma

The international effort to address the depletion of the ozone layer in the late 20th century provides a classic example of resolving a global collective action problem. Arrange the following stages into the correct logical sequence that describes how the problem arose and was ultimately addressed through international cooperation.

The international effort to phase out ozone-depleting substances presented a significant challenge, as individual countries had a short-term economic incentive to continue their use while hoping other nations would bear the costs of reduction. Why was a formal, negotiated agreement essential for achieving a cooperative outcome in this global scenario?

The Negotiator's Dilemma