Compared to the Taxing of Pollution,pollution Permits Offer the Advantage

question 74

Multiple Choice

Compared to the taxing of pollution,pollution permits offer the advantage of

• A)eliciting the largest reduction in pollution from those firms that can do so most cheaply.
• B)raising revenues for the government.
• C)allowing the public to influence the amount of pollution allowed through the purchasing of permits.
• D)ensuring all firms reduce pollution by the same percentage.

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