Recall the Application About Imposing a Tax on the Carbon

question 84

Multiple Choice

Recall the application about imposing a tax on the carbon content of energy sources that produce carbon dioxide.Which one of the following would NOT be a result of imposing the carbon tax?

• A)People would seek more energy efficient homes.
• B)The quantity demanded of electricity would decrease.
• C)People would drive less.
• D)The price of electricity would decrease.

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