Governments Can Grant Private Property Rights Over Resources That Were

question 416

Multiple Choice

Governments can grant private property rights over resources that were previously viewed as public, such as fish or elephants. Why would governments want to do so?

• A)to prevent overuse
• B)to decrease taxes
• C)to fight poverty
• D)to increase consumption

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