Consider the Following Methods of Pollution Reduction

question 139

Multiple Choice

Consider the following methods of pollution reduction:
A.the government sets a target for maximum emissions
B.the government mandates the installation of specific pollution abatement equipment
C.the government imposes a per unit tax on the good that creates pollution
D.the government gives firms a tax rebate for every unit of pollution abated
Which of the above is an example of a command-and-control approach to reducing pollution?

• A)a only
• B)b only
• C)a and b only
• D)a, b, and d only
• E)a, b, c, and d

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