The Table Below Shows the Quantity of Gold Bars (Q_b)in

question 133

Multiple Choice

The table below shows the quantity of gold bars (Q_b) in thousands,the extraction cost for each thousand bars (in millions of dollars) ,and the user cost of each thousand bars (in millions of dollars) facing the OZ Mining Company this year. $$\begin{array} { c c c } \begin{array} { c } \text { Quantity of Gold Bars } \\\text { (in thousands) }\\\hline\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Extraction Cost } \\\text { (in millions of dollars) }\\\hline\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { User Cost } \\\text { (in millions of dollars) }\\\hline\end{array} \\0 & \$ 10 & \$ 5 \\1 & 15 & 5 \\2 & 20 & 5 \\3 & 25 & 5 \\4 & 30 & 5 \\5 & 35 & 5\end{array}$$ Refer to the data.Suppose that a new government regulation is going to shut down OZ's mining operation one year from now.Assuming that all gold extracted is sold in the same year (cannot be stockpiled for later sale) ,how will the regulation affect the user cost?

• A) It will have no effect on the user cost.
• B) The effect on the user cost cannot be determined.
• C) The user cost will rise because the rate of extraction will rise.
• D) The user cost will become zero because they will not be able to extract in the future.

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Definitions:

Eminent Domain

The right of a government to expropriate private property for public use, with compensation to the owner.

Private Citizen

An individual who does not hold any official or public position and is acting in their personal capacity.

Exclusive Right

A legal provision granting someone the sole authority to perform a particular activity or use a specific resource.

Broker

An individual or firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers to facilitate transactions, typically in exchange for a commission or fee.