Direct Pollution Controls Can Be Inefficient Because,for Any Given Amount

question 91

Multiple Choice

Direct pollution controls can be inefficient because,for any given amount of pollution reduction,they

• A)create new pollution as they eliminate existing pollution.
• B)take into account differing marginal costs among firms.
• C)do not minimize the total cost of pollution abatement.
• D)cost too much to enforce.
• E)are not complied with by firms.

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Definitions:

Fixed Asset Accounts

Financial accounts that track the purchase, depreciation, and disposal of long-term assets that have a physical form and are used in the operations of a business.