Which of the Following Best Represents an Economic Cost to Society

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents an economic cost to society for decreasing the levels of pollution?

• A) Decreases in pollution levels result in a decreased mortality rate.
• B) The recreational value of our environment is increased with reduced pollution.
• C) Reducing pollution frequently increases the life span of capital goods and leads to decreased maintenance costs.
• D) Programs to reduce pollution often lead to firms' closing plants and putting people out of work.
• E) Recycling solid wastes has reduced communities' garbage collection costs.

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