Deforestation Is Occurring in Tropical Areas Because

question 35

Multiple Choice

Deforestation is occurring in tropical areas because

• A)long-run economic considerations outweigh short-run considerations
• B)global economic considerations outweigh domestic considerations
• C)tropical soil is good for growing farm crops
• D)the value of jobs created by deforestation exceeds the cost to society
• E)there is no property right to the earth's climate

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