How Do Proponents Suggest We Implement a Tax Shift to Green

question 54

Multiple Choice

How do proponents suggest we implement a tax shift to green taxes, which transfers taxes from income and wealth to pollution and environmental degradation?

• A) It should be enacted immediately in order to do any good.
• B) It should only apply to developed countries.
• C) It should include tax breaks.
• D) In some cases, both pollution and income/wealth should be taxed.
• E) It should be phased in over 10 to 20 years.

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