The Objection to Selling Pollution Permits -That Rich Firms Can

question 139

Multiple Choice

The objection to selling pollution permits -that rich firms can pollute to their hearts' content -is based on the mistaken belief that firms

• A) pollute because it is cheaper to do so.
• B) are profit maximizers.
• C) enjoy polluting the environment.
• D) must be treated individually.
• E) will not reduce pollution voluntarily.

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