Which of the Following Would NOT Be an Effective Way

question 537

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT be an effective way to escape a social dilemma regarding conservation issues?

• A) levying a pollution tax so that it would cost more, not less, for a business to pollute
• B) offering lower electricity rates for shifting use to off-peak times
• C) educating the public about supply and demand
• D) offering rebates for installing insulation or buying energy-efficient appliances

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