Mandatory Recycling Laws Have Boosted the Recycling Industry and Launched

question 121

Multiple Choice

Mandatory recycling laws have boosted the recycling industry and launched dozens of new companies making new products from recycled materials. Which of the following most closely resembles the situation discussed above?

• A) Government makes reforestation mandatory for lumbering firms leading to a rise in timber production.
• B) Government restricts industries from purchasing farmland thereby increasing agricultural produce.
• C) Government subsidizes export of beef to promote production of beef cattle.
• D) Government pollution control norms increase the production of pollution control equipment.
• E) Government restricts unfair trade practices to promote international trade.

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