Consider the Following Methods of Pollution Reduction

question 112

Multiple Choice

Consider the following methods of pollution reduction:
a. the government sets a target for maximum emissions
b. the government mandates the installation of specific pollution abatement equipment
c. the government imposes a per unit tax on the good that creates pollution
d. the government gives firms a tax rebate for every unit of pollution abated
Which of the above is an example of a command-and-control approach to reducing pollution?

• A) a only
• B) b only
• C) a and b only
• D) a, b, and d only
• E) a, b, c, and d

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