In Many Cases Selling Pollution Permits Is a Better Method

question 515

Multiple Choice

In many cases selling pollution permits is a better method for reducing pollution than imposing a corrective tax because

• A) it is hard to estimate the market demand curve and thus charge the "right" corrective tax.
• B) selling pollution permits create a net increase in pollution.
• C) Corrective taxes distort incentives.
• D) Corrective taxes provide greater flexibility to firms that can reduce pollution at a low cost.

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Definitions:

Acquisition Cost

The total cost incurred to acquire an asset, including the purchase price and all other expenses associated with bringing the asset to its intended use.

Impairment

The decrease in the market value of an asset below its book value, leading to a write-down of the asset's value on financial statements.

Future Cash Flows

Projected cash earnings and outflows that a company expects to receive or pay out in the future.

Book Value

Book value is the net value of a company's assets minus its liabilities, often used to assess whether a company's stock is over or undervalued by the market.