Which of the Following Is True of a Regulatory Approach

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a regulatory approach to environmental problems?

• A) It proceeds on a case-by-case basis, dealing with each company's specific circumstances.
• B) It gives companies an incentive to do more than the minimum required by law.
• C) It requires the EPA or other body to determine the most effective, feasible pollution-control technology for each different industry.
• D) It involves the use of pricing mechanisms.

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