If the Government Were to Impose a Fine of $1,000

question 7

Multiple Choice

If the government were to impose a fine of $1,000 for each unit of air-pollution released by a steel mill,the policy would be considered

• A) a subsidy.
• B) a regulation.
• C) a corrective tax.
• D) an application of the Coase theorem.

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