The Supply Curve of a Natural Resource Like Oil Has

question 157

Multiple Choice

The supply curve of a natural resource like oil has a positive slope because

• A)the supply becomes closer to exhaustion as demand rises.
• B)it becomes more costly to find and develop supplies as demand rises.
• C)rents rise as output increases.
• D)indirect taxes rise with output.

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