Question

Buffalo in the United States almost became extinct while cattle, an animal that provides similar products, never has been close to extinction. The difference is due to

Question 1 options:
the greater marginal value of a buffalo relative to a steer, leading to the overharvesting of buffalo.
the greater marginal value of a head of cattle relative to buffalo, leading to over-hunting of buffalo.
the use of private property rights on cattle and common property rights on buffalo.
cattle existing in Europe also while buffalo were specific to North America.

Answer 1

The greater marginal value of a buffalo relative to a steer, leading to the over harvesting of buffalo.

Step-by-step explanation:

Marginal value looks at the increased amount of value that can be achieved by providing an additional source of output. So as the marginal value of Buffalo relative to a steer increases, people tends to over harvest it leading to its extinction.