The Rich and Richer Fight Over Beach Chairs in Paradise

The Rich and Richer Fight Over Beach Chairs in Paradise

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The transcript discusses the issues faced by homeowners at The Four Seasons resort, where access to amenities has become restricted due to crowding. Homeowners are now charged steep fees for their guests, leading to dissatisfaction and legal actions. The conflict highlights property rights and management's control over individual homes. Some homeowners consider selling due to increased costs, while others support the resort's management.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the three ways to access the pool at The Four Seasons before the changes?

Stay at the hotel, become a homeowner, or know a homeowner

Buy a membership, stay at the hotel, or rent a villa

Stay at the hotel, buy a membership, or know a staff member

Become a homeowner, rent a villa, or work at the resort

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did The Four Seasons start charging homeowners a daily access fee for their visitors?

To encourage more people to stay at the hotel

To increase their revenue

To improve the quality of services

To reduce the number of people using the resort facilities

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main concerns of homeowners regarding the new policies at The Four Seasons?

The policies were too lenient

The policies infringed on their property rights

The policies were not enforced strictly

The policies favored hotel guests over homeowners

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did some homeowners take in response to the resort's new policies?

They organized a protest

They filed a class action lawsuit

They accepted the new policies

They negotiated with the resort management

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might some homeowners consider doing due to the increased costs at The Four Seasons?

Renovating their properties

Selling their homes and moving elsewhere

Investing more in the resort

Starting a new business at the resort