The Figure Given Below Represents an Imperfectly Competitive Resource Market

question 10

Multiple Choice

The figure given below represents an imperfectly competitive resource market. Here common land (and not land used for specific purpose) is under consideration.Figure 18.1

-In the market for both renewable and nonrenewable resources, the timing of the use of resources depends on:

• A)the alternatives uses to which the resource is put.
• B)the market rate of interest.
• C)the availability of substitutes.
• D)the elasticity of demand for resources.
• E)government regulations.

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