In an Attempt to Reduce Poaching of Elephant Tusks for Ivory

question 108

Multiple Choice

In an attempt to reduce poaching of elephant tusks for ivory, officials in Kenya burned illegally gathered ivory.Economists tend to point out that

• A)poaching can be reduced with price supports for ivory.
• B)the supply of ivory has fallen, leading to an increase in price and reward for poaching.
• C)burning ivory decreases demand, leading to lower prices and reward for poaching.
• D)the demand for ivory is higher, leading to an increase in price and reward for poaching.
• E)burning ivory raises demand, and controlled prices will lead to even greater poaching.

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Definitions:

Acromegaly

A condition characterized by overgrowth of the extremities of the skeleton, fingers, toes, jaws, and nose. It may be produced by excessive secretion of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland.

Gigantism

Abnormally tall growth caused when anterior pituitary secretes excessive amounts of human growth hormone during childhood

Pituitary Gland

A small gland located at the base of the brain responsible for releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, and thirst, and is involved in controlling the pituitary gland.