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Question: First watch the trailer from the documentary, "Jiro Dreams of Sushi." This is a documentary about a very famous sushi chef in the subway of Tokyo. This will give you an idea of what the documentary is about. Then watch a second video from the same documentary that discusses an issue that Jiro is facing.

Describe, what is meant by the "Tragedy of the Commons."

Can you think of any local examples of this idea?

Why do you think sushi was so expensive when Jiro's son was a child? (Think about this in terms of our supply and demand model.)

Why do you think today sushi has become so ubiquitous and cheap? (Think about this in terms of our supply and demand model.)

What should happen to the price of sushi as the supply of fish declines?

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