Which of the Following Would Cause the Present Optimal Extraction

question 228

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would cause the present optimal extraction level of a nonrenewable resource to fall?

• A) an increase in the present value of expected future profits
• B) a decrease in extraction costs
• C) a decrease in user costs
• D) an increase in the current price of the resource

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