The Marginal Cost of Extraction of a Nonrenewable Resource Increases

question 16

Multiple Choice

The marginal cost of extraction of a nonrenewable resource increases with passage of time because:

• A)the technology used in extraction depreciates in value.
• B)the price of the product that uses this resource increases.
• C)the exchange rate in the international market appreciates.
• D)the tragedy of commons problem is encountered.
• E)the resource gradually becomes scarce.

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