The Case for Drilling Oil in ANWR Is Strengthened When

question 24

Multiple Choice

The case for drilling oil in ANWR is strengthened when the:

• A) price of oil is lower.
• B) negative impact of drilling on the environment is greater.
• C) price of oil is higher.
• D) elasticity of demand for oil increases.

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