When Private Ownership Rights Are Well-Defined and Enforced, Owners of Physical

question 235

Multiple Choice

When private ownership rights are well-defined and enforced, owners of physical assets and resources

• A) have no incentive to consider the desires of others.
• B) incur the opportunity cost of ignoring the wishes of others.
• C) are not responsible if the use of their assets impose harm on others.
• D) have little incentive to take care of their assets.

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Definitions:

Creditors' Claims

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Chapter 11

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Automatic Stay

A legal provision that halts actions by creditors, with certain exceptions, to collect debts from a debtor who has declared bankruptcy.

Collection Proceedings

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