Recall the Chapter Opening Story About the British Sea Captains

Recall the chapter opening story about the British sea captains and the convicted felons. Instead of paying the sea captains for each prisoner placed on board the ships in Great Britain, an economist suggested:

A) paying for each prisoner who walked off the ship in Australia.
B) paying for food and water to reduce costs of caring for prisoners during the transit.
C) doing nothing, since the suggested change would not matter.
D) that new regulations be passed to require prisoner safety and health.