With Tradable Permits, the Total Amount of Pollution in the Economy

question 43

Multiple Choice

With tradable permits, the total amount of pollution in the economy is

• A)the total amount of permits issued, and is controlled.
• B)less than the total amount of permits issued, and is controlled.
• C)more than the total amount of permits issued, and is not controlled.
• D)the total amount of permits issued but is not controlled.
• E)zero.

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