Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 411

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)Corrective taxes are often preferred over direct regulation because they typically reduce externalities at a lower cost.
• B)Corrective taxes distort economic incentives.
• C)Corrective taxes are often preferred over direct regulation because they typically reduce externalities at a faster rate.
• D)Both a and b are correct.

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