A Policy Option for Reducing Emissions Is Cap and Trade

question 57

Multiple Choice

A policy option for reducing emissions is cap and trade.Which of the following is true?

• A) The policy will result in lower prices for consumers.
• B) The policy will result in lower costs for firms.
• C) The policy will increase total emissions.
• D) The policy will discourage the development of greener technologies.
• E) The policy will not raise large amounts of revenue for the government.

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