When Using the Traditional Command-And-Control Approach to Environmental Regulation, the Government

question 72

Multiple Choice

When using the traditional command-and-control approach to environmental regulation, the government attempts to

• A)set a minimum requirement and then allows the firm to determine the most efficient method for achieving this requirement
• B)determine the most efficient method for different industries
• C)make allowances for differences across industries and between firms
• D)set engineering standards that are applicable to all situations and does not recognize unique circumstances
• E)set a maximum requirement and they allows the individual firm the latitude of choosing the most efficient method

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