Exploiting a nonrenewable natural resource is likely to:

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Exploiting a nonrenewable natural resource may lead to a higher level of income for a country in the short run, but it is not likely to lead to sustainable growth in income in the long run as the resource will eventually run out. It may also lead to environmental degradation and other negative externalities. Therefore, while it may increase income initially, it is not a sustainable or desirable economic strategy in the long run.

Exploiting a Nonrenewable Natural Resource Is Likely To