In Order to Increase Society's Well-Being, a Process That Produces

question 141

Multiple Choice

In order to increase society's well-being, a process that produces a positive externality might be

• A)taxed to discourage production
• B)subsidized to encourage production
• C)taxed to encourage production
• D)subsidized to discourage production
• E)provided without government intervention

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