What Is an Advantage to Placing Taxes and Fees on Carbon

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is an advantage to placing taxes and fees on carbon and energy usage?

• A) Tax laws are typically very simple and straightforward.
• B) Tax laws tend to have few, if any, loopholes.
• C) Lower emissions are nearly guaranteed.
• D) Tax laws and fees tend to be politically popular.
• E) The administration is simple and revenues are predictable.

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