You are a middle-class Sri Lankan who is about to enter a government university. You are also in a committed, fulfilling relationship with your first love, but your partner will be going overseas for their higher education and will not be able to meet you for a long period of time. Your partner has expressed that they wish to continue your relationship long distance and has said that they plan on returning to Sri Lanka once their higher education is complete

Extraction rights refers to the set of rights government may grant different actors; to extract, use and/or sell their natural resources; including, but not limited to, minerals, natural gas, ores, metals, water, etc.

A rookie draft is a process by which teams select players who are new to the league, such as high school or college prospects.

Teams generally pick in reverse order, with the least successful team from the previous season receiving the first pick. During the draft, rookies do not have a choice in which team they join. The league typically regulates the rookie’s contract length and salary, which can vary depending on their draft position (e.g., 1st round pick, 2nd round pick). Examples of leagues with a rookie draft system include the NBA and the NFL.

In contrast, a free agency model allows new athletes to negotiate their contracts directly with any interested teams, with minimal interference from the league. Examples of leagues with a free agency model include the MLB and NHL.