If energy prices were kept artificially high,
A)energy efficiency would be discouraged.
B)dependence on imported energy sources would increase.
C)the use of non-renewable energy resources in the future would decline.
D)nuclear power would be the most reasonable choice.
E)there would be no need for government subsidies.

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Keeping energy prices artificially high would encourage the development and use of alternative energy sources, including renewables, to reduce costs in the long term, thus potentially decreasing the use of non-renewable energy resources in the future.

If Energy Prices Were Kept Artificially High