When a Highly Valued Resource Cannot Be Easily Traded, as Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

When a highly valued resource cannot be easily traded, as is often true with water flowing in a river, then

• A) it will not be hoarded by the rich, but will be available to all on an equal basis.
• B) we can expect shortages from time to time, and conflicts over access to its use.
• C) its price will be low as a result.
• D) markets in the resource will clear more easily, without greed and profit to get in the way.

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