When One Firm Sells Its Pollution Permit to Another Firm

question 450

Multiple Choice

When one firm sells its pollution permit to another firm,

• A)both firms benefit.
• B)the total amount of pollution remains the same.
• C)the total amount of pollution decreases.
• D)Both a and b are correct.

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