Economists Typically Suggest Three Choices That Allow a Polluter to Decide

question 16

Multiple Choice

Economists typically suggest three choices that allow a polluter to decide how to absorb most, or perhaps all, of the social costs of its actions, which are

• A) continuing to overproduce the good, lowering the price of the good, or cutting output.
• B) reducing the pollution-causing activity, changing production techniques, or paying a price to pollute.
• C) installing pollution abatement equipment, paying to pollute, or just ignoring the issue.
• D) paying a pollution tax, continuing to use existing production techniques, or continuing the polluting behavior without regard to the social implications.

Recognize the effects of government-imposed price controls on the supply and demand balance.

Identify the consequences of price ceilings, such as shortages and maintenance issues in the housing market.

Comprehend how price floors lead to surpluses in markets.

Analyze the relationship between consumer income changes and the demand for goods.

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