Imagine That an Alarm Caller Sacrifices Its Life to Save

question 35

Multiple Choice

Imagine that an alarm caller sacrifices its life to save other conspecifics. According to Hamilton's rule, how many full siblings would it have to save for the behavior to be favored?

• A) at least 1.
• B) at least 2.
• C) at least 3.
• D) Hamilton's rule cannot be satisfied.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The gap between the maximum sum consumers are ready to pay for a product or service and the sum they ultimately spend.

Autarky

This is a situation where a country or region is self-sufficient and does not engage in international trade with other countries.

Employee Retirement Income Security Act

A federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established retirement and health plans in private industry to provide protection for individuals in these plans.

Vesting Rights

Are guaranteed rights to receive pension benefits.