Does a Zero Market Price Mean There Is No Benefit

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Essay

Does a zero market price mean there is no benefit to society from providing or maintaining these natural areas?
The existence of consumer surplus means that there will be a benefit to society from these areas.

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Definitions:

Pain Receptors

Pain receptors, or nociceptors, are sensory neurons that respond to damaging or potentially damaging stimuli by sending signals to the brain, which interprets them as pain.

Spinal Cord

The long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, and is responsible for transmitting neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Brainstem

The lower extension of the brain where it connects to the spinal cord, involved in regulating vital functions such as heart rate, breathing, and sleep cycles.