Voluntary Programs for Reducing Pollution

question 149

Multiple Choice

Voluntary programs for reducing pollution

• A)have been more successful in the United States in encouraging recycling than any other type of program.
• B)are most appropriate when surveillance and enforcement are impractical.
• C)work most reliably when voluntary reduction of pollution over a long period is encouraged.
• D)are enforced by legal authority.

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Definitions:

Intermediate Product

Goods that are used in the production process to make other goods, not final products themselves but inputs into the production of final products.

Functional Lines

The divisions within an organization based on functions or roles, such as marketing, finance, and human resources.

Functional Expertise

Specialized knowledge or proficiency in a particular area or department of a business, contributing to its success and efficiency.

Economies of Scale

Cost advantages reaped by companies when production becomes efficient, leading to a lower cost per unit as output increases.