Rising prices help control the process of resource depletion by

a. discouraging consumption and waste.
b. stimulating more efficient use of the depletable resource.
c. encouraging resource-saving innovation.
d. doing all of the above.


d

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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

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