If Technological Advancements Reduce the Cost of Pollution Abatement, All

question 210

Multiple Choice

If technological advancements reduce the cost of pollution abatement, all else equal

• A) the price of a pollution permit will fall.
• B) the price of a pollution permit will increase.
• C) the government will be forced to issue more permits.
• D) the government will be forced to issue fewer permits.

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