Hikers Frequently Claim That Livestock Grazing in Wilderness Recreation Areas

question 186

Multiple Choice

Hikers frequently claim that livestock grazing in Wilderness Recreation Areas reduces the satisfaction of their recreational hiking experience.What is the economic explanation for this conflict

• A)Hikers do not value livestock as much as ranchers.
• B)Grazing cows create negative externalities that make hiking less pleasant.
• C)Ranchers are insensitive to the recreational use of public lands.
• D)Grazing cows is a profit-generating activity, but hiking is not.

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