Diamond rings are relatively scarce because:

A. diamond producers limit the quantity supplied to the market
B. the demand for diamonds is so high
C. of monopolistic competition
D. according to geologists, diamonds are less common than is any other gem-quality stone.


Answer: A. diamond producers limit the quantity supplied to the market

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