Which of the following statements is false?
A) Market prices clearly reflect dwindling mineral supplies.
B) High prices would encourage recycling and reuse.
C) Low mineral prices are caused by failure to include the external costs of mining.
D) Low prices encourage waste and faster depletion.
E) Two of these choices are false.

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Market prices do not always clearly reflect dwindling mineral supplies. Sometimes, prices can be artificially low due to subsidies, trade agreements, or other factors. Additionally, market prices may only reflect immediate supply and demand, and not take into account long-term depletion or environmental costs.

Which of the Following Statements Is False