when residents of the Rocky Mountains were polled on how much money it would take for them to accept air pollution in their area, they said that no amount of money would be adequate compensation for their loss of fresh air and clear views.[38] No amount of money. According to economics, this is a profoundly irrational response. But I bet that you’d answer the same if asked how much money you’d take in exchange for your vision, your right leg, or your child.

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