An Intersection between Science, Economics and Politics

California had allowed hybrid cars to drive in freeway carpool lanes if they have a specific sticker. These lanes are typically reserved for two or more passengers. Hybrid cars starting selling at higher rates. Then California ran out of the stickers. The lanes are over-packed. What should the state do? How does this relate to science? (What's the importance of hybrids?) How about economics? (Why did the car price go up?) How about politics? (Why doesn't the government just produce more stickers?) Read the article!!