Pollution

question 84

Multiple Choice

Pollution

• A)Like air and water pollution became an issue in the U.S.during the 1960's
• B)Tends to be worse in more populated than in less populated areas
• C)Occurs because large portions of the environment are owned by polluters
• D)Increases the cost of producing all goods
• E)Issues are represented in all of the above answers

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Definitions:

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Term Structure

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