Direct Controls for Reducing Pollution Can Be Criticized from an Economic

question 79

Multiple Choice

Direct controls for reducing pollution can be criticized from an economic viewpoint as

• A)being ultimately unsuccessful in reducing pollution.
• B)not being efficient in allocating the costs of pollution reduction among various firms and plants.
• C)being inequitable in their application.
• D)being easy to circumvent.
• E)still allowing firms to pollute when a policy of "zero tolerance" is more appropriate.

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Definitions:

Valves

Structures present in the heart and veins that prevent the backward flow of blood, ensuring unidirectional blood flow throughout the circulatory system.

Pharyngeal Tonsils

Lymphoid tissue located in the back of the nasopharynx, often referred to as adenoids when swollen.

Adenoids

Lymphatic tissue located in the nasopharynx that helps in immune defense against pathogens.

Axillary Lymph Nodes

Lymph nodes located in the armpit region that filter lymph and assist in the body's immune response.