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tyranny of small decisions

phenomenon of a series of small rational decisions leading to a significant unwanted consequence

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rational choice theory

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Decision-making Market failure Tragedy of the commons

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rational choice theory

tragedy of the commons

self-defeating prophecy

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conservation biology

unintended consequences

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freedom of choice

failure mode and effects analysis

perverse incentive

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