A Tradeoff Exists Between a Clean Environment and a Higher

question 109

Multiple Choice

A tradeoff exists between a clean environment and a higher level of income in that

• A)studies show that individuals with higher levels of income pollute less than low-income individuals.
• B)efforts to reduce pollution typically are not completely successful.
• C)laws that reduce pollution raise costs of production and reduce incomes.
• D)employing individuals to clean up pollution causes increases in employment and income.

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