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question 111

Multiple Choice

Refer to the information below.Which of the following policies would be most appropriate for dealing with this problem? It is the custom for paper mills located alongside the Layzee River to discharge waste products into the river.Operators of hydroelectric generating plants on the river find that they must clean up the river's water before it flows through their equipment.

• A)Levy a tax on the consumers of paper products and use the tax revenues to conduct research on new energy sources.
• B)Levy a tax on the consumers of electricity and use the tax revenues to subsidize the consumers of paper products.
• C)Levy a tax on the producers of electricity and use the tax revenues to clean up the river.
• D)Levy a tax on the producers of paper products and use the tax revenues to clean up the river.

Identify the steps in the problem-solving process.

Recognize the importance of collaborative computing in decision making.

Understand the conditions under which groups might perform better or worse than individuals.

Comprehend the role of humor and relaxation in unlocking creative energies.

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