The province of Alberta collects more revenue from oil than it does from Alberta citizens. While this may appear beneficial, there are serious social and political ramifications. Which of the following would be a consequence of this arrangement?
◦ The government is more inclined to measure oil production and accurately report oil royalties.
◦ The government is more apt to regulate environmental standards.
◦ The government is more prone to accommodating the needs of the petroleum sector.
◦ The public is more likely to scrutinize how the government is spending the oil royalties revenue.