given by P = 14 – 0.39q (b) the marginal cost of extraction of oil is constant at $2 per unit (c) the discount rate is 1% (d) the marginal cost of renewable energy is $9, where c

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Assume that a country is endowed with 39 units of oil reserve.  

(a) the marginal willingness to pay for oil in each period is given by P = 14 – 0.39q
(b) the marginal cost of extraction of oil is constant at $2 per unit
(c) the discount rate is 1%
(d) the marginal cost of renewable energy is $9, where c<d<a. 

How long will it take, for a country to transition to a renewable energy source?

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