Direct Pollution Controls Can Be Inefficient Because,for Any Given Amount

question 89

Multiple Choice

Direct pollution controls can be inefficient because,for any given amount of pollution reduction,they

• A)do not minimize the total cost of pollution abatement.
• B)are not complied with by firms.
• C)create new pollution as they eliminate existing pollution.
• D)take into account differing marginal costs among firms.
• E)cost too much to enforce.

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