Which of the Following Is Not an Effective Method to Reduce

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an effective method to reduce negative externalities?

• A) relying on voluntary compliance
• B) taxing the output of industries that pollute
• C) creating legal environmental standards
• D) increasing public spending on cleanup and reduction of pollution

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Definitions:

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and experiences.

Addictive

Referring to a substance's or activity's capacity to lead to compulsive use, characterized by a dependency that is difficult to control.

Crack

A term often associated with a highly addictive form of cocaine that has been processed to make a rock crystal, which is then heated and smoked.

Cocaine

A potent stimulant drug derived from the leaves of the coca plant, primarily used recreationally for its euphoric effects and medically as a local anesthetic.