A private owner of a resource has a strong incentive to
A) conserve the resource for the future, particularly if it is expected to increase in value.
B) use the resource today even if its value is expected to increase substantially in the future.
C) use the resource in ways that impose harm on others.
D) ignore the wishes of others when deciding how to use the resource.

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A private owner has a strong incentive to conserve a resource if it is expected to increase in value, as this can lead to greater future profits.

A Private Owner of a Resource Has a Strong Incentive