The Major Difficulty with Using a Tax on Pollution Instead

question 45

Multiple Choice

The major difficulty with using a tax on pollution instead of a fixed percentage reduction regulation is:

• A)that firms would not pay the tax.
• B)that it would cause prices to rise.
• C)that it only works in theory.
• D)establishing the optimal size of the tax.

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Growth Opportunities

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