The Goal of Profit-Maximizing Extraction Firms Such as an Oil

question 182

Multiple Choice

The goal of profit-maximizing extraction firms such as an oil company or a mining company is to extract resources

• A) as fast as possible.
• B) as slowly as possible.
• C) when the user costs are rising.
• D) for the greatest stream of profit over time.

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