Which of the following could be called a virtue of raising prices of depletable resources? (i) It would discourage consumption and waste. (ii) It would stimulate more efficient use of resources. (iii) It would encourage innovation and discovery of alternatives.

A. i, ii, and iiiĀ 
B. Only i
C. Only ii
D. Only iii


Answer: A

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