A Toll Collected from Each Car Traveling During Rush Hour

question 63

Multiple Choice

A toll collected from each car traveling during rush hour on a congested road is an effective correction to the Tragedy of the Commons for all of the following reasons except

• A) The toll provides an incentive for commuters to drive at times other than rush hour.
• B) The toll provides an incentive for commuters to use public transit rather than driving.
• C) The toll provides an incentive for commuters to drive more fuel-efficient cars.
• D) The toll provides an incentive for commuters to car-pool.

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