Which of the Following Would Cause the Present Optimal Extraction

question 272

Multiple Choice

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

• A) a decrease in the price of the resource
• B) an increase in the extraction cost of the resource
• C) a decrease in the user cost of the resource
• D) a decrease in interest rates

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