Because Developing Countries Typically Have Lower GDPs Per Capita Than

question 11

Multiple Choice

Because developing countries typically have lower GDPs per capita than developed countries, it becomes especially important for their environmental policies to be cost-effective. This statement would support

• A) emissions standards.
• B) technology based emission standards.
• C) command and control policies.
• D) incentive based policies.

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