In a Cap-And-Trade Program, Permits Flow from Polluters with Relatively

question 15

Multiple Choice

In a cap-and-trade program, permits flow from polluters with relatively ________ abatement cost curves to polluters with relatively ___________ abatement cost curves.

• A) low; high
• B) high; low
• C) steep; flat
• D) flat; steep

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