The deforestation of rainforests due to human activities has increased because _____
A)long-run economic considerations outweigh short-run considerations.
B)global economic considerations outweigh domestic considerations.
C)private property rights can be enforced on rainforests.
D)the value of the jobs created by deforestation exceeds the cost to society.
E)there are no property rights on rainforests.

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Rainforests often lack clear property rights, leading to overexploitation as individuals or companies may not bear the full social cost of deforestation.

The Deforestation of Rainforests Due to Human Activities Has Increased