The noise from the low altitude combat training the Air Force conducts over the Yippy I-O Ranch causes the ranch's cattle to lose weight. Which of the following actions is not consistent with recognition that the Yippy I-O has a property right to its skies?
A)The Air Force equips its planes with mufflers.
B)The Air Force compensates the Yippy I-O for the value of the lost weight.
C)The ranch compensates the Air Force for the cost of moving the exercises to another location.
D)The Air Force pays for cow earplugs for the ranch herd.

Question

The noise from the low altitude combat training the Air Force conducts over the Yippy I-O Ranch causes the ranch's cattle to lose weight. Which of the following actions is not consistent with recognition that the Yippy I-O has a property right to its skies?
A)​The Air Force equips its planes with mufflers.
B)​The Air Force compensates the Yippy I-O for the value of the lost weight.
C)​The ranch compensates the Air Force for the cost of moving the exercises to another location.
D)​The Air Force pays for cow earplugs for the ranch herd.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Option C is not consistent with recognition of the Yippy I-O's property right to its skies. The ranch shouldn't have to compensate the Air Force for exercising its property rights. The other options are all consistent with recognition of the ranch's property rights. A is a good compromise, but the Air Force would probably refuse to spend the money. B is also a good compromise, but it could be difficult to determine the true value of the lost weight. D could be possible, but it would be very difficult and expensive to put earplugs on a herd of cattle.

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