The Deforestation of Rainforests Due to Human Activities Has Increased

question 161

Multiple Choice

The deforestation of rainforests due to human activities has increased because _____

• A)long-run economic considerations outweigh short-run considerations.
• B)global economic considerations outweigh domestic considerations.
• C)private property rights can be enforced on rainforests.
• D)the value of the jobs created by deforestation exceeds the cost to society.
• E)there are no property rights on rainforests.

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