Explore a mathematical model examining the tragedy of the commons in relation to pandemic countermeasures in this 31-minute conference talk from the 51st Conference on Applications of Mathematics. Presented by Agnieszka Wiszniewska-Matyszkiel from the Institute of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics at the University of Warsaw, the talk delves into the complex interplay between individual actions and collective outcomes during a pandemic. Gain insights into how mathematical modeling can illuminate the challenges of coordinating societal responses to widespread health crises and the potential consequences of uncoordinated individual decisions.