Which of These Environmental Costs Is the Easiest to Measure

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of these environmental costs is the easiest to measure?

• A) Upfront costs such as initial design costs
• B) Societal costs
• C) Contingent costs such as lawsuits relating to environmental failures
• D) Image costs which may affect brand names and goodwill

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