Command-And-Control Policies

question 59

Multiple Choice

Command-and-control policies

• A) allow a low-cost firm to abate more pollution.
• B) encourage firms to develop more efficient abatement technologies.
• C) usually result in relatively low compliance costs.
• D) allow us to predict the total amount of pollution that will be discharged.

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