Suppose the Alaskan King Crab Harvest Is Unregulated and Any

question 81

Multiple Choice

Suppose the Alaskan king crab harvest is unregulated and any person with a crab boat and some diesel fuel can go offshore,lower a crab pot,and harvest king crab.As a result,this common resource is overused.Which policy choice might produce the socially optimal king crab harvest?

• A)Alaska subsidizes the purchase of crab boats.
• B)Alaska auctions a limited number of licenses to harvest king crab.
• C)Alaska removes taxes on diesel fuel,which lowers the price of diesel.
• D)The U.S.and Canadian governments remove trade barriers,which allows for more trade of products like king crab.

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Definitions:

Neutral Stimulus

An environmental event that initially does not elicit any intrinsic response until it is associated with an unconditioned stimulus, leading to a conditioned response.

Pavlov

A Russian physiologist known for his research in classical conditioning, demonstrating how stimuli can trigger a conditioned response.

Salivation

The secretion of saliva, often triggered by the sight, smell, or taste of food, preparing the mouth for digestion.

Acquisition

The process of acquiring or gaining knowledge, skills, or objects. In psychology, it often refers to the initial stages of learning.