Once the state environmental protection agency devises its new policy to protect the environment, firms decide whether to remain in the state or move their operations to a neighboring state. In the language of game theory, this is an example of:
A) a cooperative game.
B) a sequential game.
C) a threat.
D) the Prisoner's dilemma.
Question 2
Refer to Scenario 17.4. Moral hazard arises in this situation because once the firm
A) pays the premium that is based on the .005 probability, it has no incentive to spend the additional 1000 for the flood control system, so the true probability of loss is no longer .005.
B) pays the premium that is based on the .01 probability, it has no incentive to spend the additional 1000 for the flood control system, so the true probability of loss is no longer .01.
C) provides for flood control, it has less incentive to spend 5000 on premiums, leaving itself underinsured.
D) provides for flood control, it has less incentive to spend 10,000 on premiums, leaving itself underinsured.
E) provides for flood control, it will consider that a substitute for insurance and not be able to deal with the loss from a flood should it occur.
A herd of Roosevelt Elk in Redwood National and State Parks, California
Human infants are like all other placental mammals, except they are born at a less developed state.
Environmental influences on obesity
Environmental problems: DDT, a pesticide
The environmental policy changes over time
Economic activity as viewed by environment and ecological economists