Why Do Most Economists Favor Emissions Taxes Over Direct Controls

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Essay

Why do most economists favor emissions taxes over direct controls as a pollution deterrent?

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Definitions:

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A condition in a child that results from alcohol exposure during the mother's pregnancy, causing brain damage and growth problems.

Live Births

The delivery of a baby who shows signs of life, such as breathing, heartbeat, or voluntary muscle movement, after separation from the mother's body.

Adaptive Behaviour

Actions and skills that allow an individual to meet standards of personal independence and social responsibility appropriate for their age and cultural group.

Intellectual Disability

A disability characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning (reasoning, learning, problem solving) and in adaptive behavior, which covers a range of everyday social and practical skills.