Which of the Following Would Cause the Present Optimal Extraction

question 250

Multiple Choice

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

• A)a reduction in extraction costs
• B)a reduction in user costs
• C)a reduction in total costs
• D)a reduction in the price of the resource

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