The First Problem Encountered When Trying to Institute a Cap-And-Trade

question 2

Multiple Choice

The first problem encountered when trying to institute a cap-and-trade program is

• A) assigning a regulatory agency to oversee the program.
• B) establishing a market for permits.
• C) setting the price for permits.
• D) the initial distribution of the permits.

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