Recall Chapter 1's Opening Story About the British Sea Captains

Recall Chapter 1's opening story about the British sea captains and the convicted felons. In what way were incentives used to solve the problem of the high mortality rate on board the ships?

A) Payment (to ship captains) was to be offered for each prisoner that was taken aboard the ships.
B) Payment (to ship captains) was made independent of the regulations passed for prisoner welfare.
C) Regulations were passed so that prisoners could get better food, water, and medical care.
D) Payment (to ship captains) was made dependent on the survival rate of prisoners.