Which of the Following Is the Most Efficient Method to Reduce

question 168

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most efficient method to reduce pollution emissions?

• A) Government pollution charges or taxes.
• B) Non-tradable emission standards that cap allowable pollution.
• C) Common law enforcement of property rights, when those rights are well-defined and transaction costs are low.
• D) Legislated regulations limiting the quantity of emissions allowed by each firm.

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