Mountain bikers and rollerbladers share the only trail in a city park.The city allows everyone into the park and onto the trail.The mountain bikers say the rollerbladers are a hazard to them; the rollerbladers say it's the other way around.Frequently there are collisions, and many injuries occur.What is the property rights problem?
A)Rollerbladers do not have mountain bikes.
B)Bikers do not have rollerblades.
C)No one owns both bikes and blades.
D)No one has property rights to the use of the trail.
E)No one owns the park.

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The issue here is that there is no clear allocation of property rights over the use of the trail. Both mountain bikers and rollerbladers have access to the park, but it is not specified who has the right to use the trail or how it should be shared. This creates a situation where conflicts arise and injuries occur. To solve this issue, clear property rights need to be established and enforced to ensure the safe and fair use of the trail.

Mountain Bikers and Rollerbladers Share the Only Trail in a City