Scientists Have Said for Years Cod Was So Seriously Overfished

question 327

Multiple Choice

Scientists have said for years cod was so seriously overfished in European Union waters that there was a risk of extinction due to stock collapse. In October 2008, they called for the EU to set the 2008 number of days fishermen are allowed to fish at less than half of 2006 levels. This policy is most like

• A) a production quota.
• B) property right.
• C) an individual transferable quota.
• D) marginal social benefit right.

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Definitions:

Uncompensated Impact

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Well-Being

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Externalities

Externalities are effects of a transaction that are experienced by someone who is not directly involved in the transaction, either positively (positive externalities) or negatively (negative externalities).

Charities

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