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 decreases.
c. the exchange rate in the international market appreciates.
d. the tragedy of commons problem arises.
e. the resource gradually becomes scarce.

e

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a. More; more b. More; less c. Less; more d. Less; less

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A completely and accurately anticipated expansionary monetary policy will increase real output in the short run but not in the long run

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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