Most prophecies of the imminent exhaustion of many natural resources have not come true because

a. such resources are generally available in infinite quantities.
b. rising prices for resources have stimulated supply and encouraged innovation.
c. the demand for most natural resources has fallen as income levels have increased.
d. government price floors have prevented resource exhaustion.


b

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