Which of the Following Is False

question 130

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false?

• A) Under an emission tax, a tax is set and then the quantity of permissible pollution is determined.
• B) Under both emission taxes and tradable pollution permits polluters must pay to pollute.
• C) One possible approach to dealing with the problem of environmental negative externalities is a policy of tradable pollution permits, also known as cap and trade.
• D) Under a tradable pollution permits system, a price of pollution is set and then the quantity of permissible pollution is determined based upon that price.

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