Environmental Regulation by the Government

question 103

Multiple Choice

Environmental regulation by the government

• A) leads to ideal outcomes in most cases.
• B) is often based on goals for pollution levels that were determined by market signals.
• C) is most appropriate when the pollution of concern comes from many sources.
• D) is most likely to be economically efficient when the regulation provides substantial benefits for special-interest groups.

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