The Introduction of the Carbon Trading Scheme Which Requires Polluters

question 71

Multiple Choice

The introduction of the carbon trading scheme which requires polluters to purchase permits will:

• A) shift the supply curve to the left.
• B) shift the supply curve to the right.
• C) increase the quantity supplied.
• D) decrease the quantity supplied.

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