When Private Ownership of a Resource Is Clearly Defined and Enforced

question 89

Multiple Choice

When private ownership of a resource is clearly defined and enforced, the private owner

• A) has a strong incentive to consider the wishes of others when deciding how to employ the resource.
• B) has little incentive to use the resource wisely.
• C) has a strong incentive to consume the resource during the period rather than conserving it for the future.
• D) has little incentive to consider the wishes of others when deciding how to employ the resource.

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Definitions:

Less Developed Countries

Countries characterized by low levels of income, industrialization, and modernization, and often marked by high rates of poverty and economic vulnerability.

Stratified

Divided or classified into different levels, classes, or groups, often based on certain criteria or characteristics.

Prosperous

Describes a state of being successful, usually financially, characterized by growth, wealth, and good fortune.

Legitimized

Recognized as valid, lawful, or acceptable, often through formal endorsement or widespread acceptance.