Which of the Following Criteria Should Be Used to Evaluate

question 254

Multiple Choice

Which of the following criteria should be used to evaluate if government intervention in a market for the purpose of environmental protection is justified?

• A)Does the intervention program reduce pollution to zero using the least costly method?
• B)Is the intervention program economically efficient?
• C)Does the intervention program make the amount of economic surplus as large as possible?
• D)Is the damage to the environment from government intervention as small as possible?

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Definitions:

Brain

The brain is an organ of the central nervous system, responsible for processing sensory information and coordinating bodily functions along with cognition and emotions.

Spinal Cord

The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue that extends from the brainstem to the lower back, functioning as the main pathway for information connecting the brain and peripheral nervous system.

Allostatic Load

The wear and tear on the body which accumulates as an individual is exposed to repeated or chronic stress.

Cognitive Functioning

Refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.