In Japan, Recycling Is Prevalent and Landfill Use Is Small

question 116

Multiple Choice

In Japan, recycling is prevalent and landfill use is small relative to the United States because

• A)the Japanese are more conscientious
• B)there is no externality problem there
• C)land is relatively more scarce in Japan
• D)the Japanese have better recycling technology
• E)littering is illegal there

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