In Singapore, Littering Fines Are Strictly Enforced

question 497

Multiple Choice

In Singapore, littering fines are strictly enforced. This is an example of a policy that

• A)relies on moral codes to reduce the pollution externality.
• B)relies on the Coase Theorem.
• C)discriminates against foreigners.
• D)relies on incentives to reduce the pollution externality.

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