An Effluent Fee Is a

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Multiple Choice

An effluent fee is a

• A) subsidy given to the producer of a positive externality.
• B) charge to a polluter that gives the right to discharge pollution into the air.
• C) fine imposed on a polluter for dumping illegal pollution.
• D) charge for a public good.

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Definitions:

Urban Areas

Regions characterized by high human population density and vast human-built features in comparison to areas surrounding them, typically cities and towns.

Immigration

The action of moving to a foreign country or region to live, often permanently.

Urban Growth

The expansion of cities and towns as a result of population increase and infrastructural development, often impacting the surrounding environment and agricultural lands.

Developing Countries

Countries characterized by less industrialization, a lower quality of life, and typically lower scores on the Human Development Index (HDI) than those seen in developed nations.