If Regulators Are Considering an Emissions Tax, They Will Be

question 23

Multiple Choice

If regulators are considering an emissions tax, they will be more uncertain about the resulting level of emissions if

• A) firms in the industry experience a steep abatement cost curve.
• B) firms in the industry experience a flat abatement cost curve.
• C) the firms are located in a rural area.
• D) the firms are located in an urban area.

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Definitions:

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