When Private Ownership of a Resource Is Clearly Defined and Enforced

Multiple Choice

When private ownership of a resource is clearly defined and enforced, the private owner

A) has a strong incentive to consider the wishes of others when deciding how to employ the resource.
B) has little incentive to use the resource wisely.
C) has a strong incentive to consume the resource during the period rather than conserving it for the future.
D) has little incentive to consider the wishes of others when deciding how to employ the resource.