When Addressing Environmental Policy Issues, Which Discount Rate Would Likely

question 162

Multiple Choice

When addressing environmental policy issues, which discount rate would likely lead to the MOST urgent action to be taken to reduce environmental damage?

• A) 1%
• B) 5%
• C) 10%
• D) 20%

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