Mining of "Conflict Diamonds" Tends to

question 246

Multiple Choice

Mining of "conflict diamonds" tends to

• A) be more profitable, as warring factions are willing to pay more for the diamonds.
• B) occur at a slower pace than would maximize the long-term stream of profits because war increases extraction costs.
• C) occur at a pace slower than would maximize the long-term stream of profits since the war disrupts production.
• D)occur at a pace faster than would maximize the long-term stream of profits since warring factions extract diamonds as quickly as possible due to fears that they may soon lose control of the diamond mines.

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