In the time of facing the depletion of fossil fuels, we as humankind are looking into the more efficient alternative renewable resources.  As the aggressive progress of depletion of fossil fuel picks up faster pace with the increasing demand, economists debate whether we need to extract more of the resource or invest in finding renewable resource in the hope of its viability. Although there is this positive fact that increasing extraction of fossil fuels would increase 1.1 million jobs, making investments in the development and research of renewable resources would create at least three or four times more job opportunities. Quinn Blunder in Commerce 101 at University of British Columbia has a doubtful but optimistic view of the aspects of development and investment of renewable resources.

        I am on his side with the optimistic view of the development of the renewable resources not only because it will generate more citizens better off with more jobs but also because this investment itself has plans to leave a legacy for our next generation with a new efficient energy source. Although it will be tough and cause some pain in a short run, we must look into the results of our plans in the long run.