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Shortage of canned pumpkin at the grocery store increases hoarding of canned pumpkin for Thanksgiving, which increases the canned pumpkin shortage
Currently, instream flow rights exist is most states.
Allocate the right to use water to the owner of the land adjacent to the water.
When new development continues not on the very edge of current development, but further out
The willingness to pay for an environmental resource to be available to children/grandchildren.
From 2005-2011, organic cropland increased by what percentage?
Other things equal, highly-educated workers may earn higher wages than less-educated workers because
The willingness to pay for the future ability to use the environmental resource.
Allows the transfer of water away from the stream for beneficial use.
Oil and oil products are elastic, resulting in large potential losses for the cartel when prices are high.
All of the following are considered renewable resources EXCEPT:
Suppose a researcher is conducting a survey and has hired a beautiful person to ask the questions in person. What type of bias is most likely in
What is the most common water pricing structure used in the United States:
The willingness to pay for direct use of an environmental resource.
Suppose a researcher is conducting a paper survey and has asked the following question to crop producers who have attended an Extension cover crop course: "Would you be willing to accept $30/acre in return for planting a cover crop?" What type of bias has this question most likely introduced?
What is the simplest means of restoring efficiency when the number of parties is small and they are open to communication?
Which method uses regression analysis to "tease out" environmental values from actual consumer spending on market goods?
The cost per unit of consumption does not increase or decrease with additional units of consumption.
Security guards, with similar skills and training, earn more money working the night shift than counterparts working during the day. This difference in pay is referred to as a
Which of the following is NOT considered surface water?