When a resource has a perfectly inelastic supply curve

A. there is no economic rent being earned by this resource.
B. the amount of economic rent for this resource is determined by the government.
C. the amount of economic rent for this resource is determined by its supply.
D. the amount of economic rent for this resource is determined by demand for the resource.


Answer: D

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