Is the Claim That Environmental Standards Reduce Industrial Competitiveness Valid

question 73

Multiple Choice

Is the claim that environmental standards reduce industrial competitiveness valid?

• A)Yes, because environmental standards raise costs to businesses.
• B)No, because consumers will want to buy from firms that pollute less.
• C)No, because environmental standards have little effect in high-income countries.
• D)Yes, because environmental standards will cause the imposition of WTO sanctions.

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The discrepancy between the price at which producers are ready to offer a good and the actual amount they get for it.

Market Equilibrium

A situation in which market supply equals market demand, leading to stable prices where the quantity supplied is equal to the quantity demanded.

Consumer Surplus

The disparity between what consumers are prepared and capable of spending for a product or service and the actual amount they end up paying.

Market Price

The prevailing rate at which a service or asset is available for purchase or sale in a specific market.