Economists View Pollution as an Economic Problem That Arises Because:​

question 9

Multiple Choice

Economists view pollution as an economic problem that arises because:​

• A)private enterprises always minimize the amount of pollution produced.
• B)profitable firms rarely pollute.
• C)the level of pollution declines as the economy grows.
• D)firms that pollute do not pay the full social cost of producing their output.
• E)pollution costs are borne by the consumer.

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Definitions:

Population Growth

Population growth refers to the increase in the number of individuals in a population, often measured as the change in an entity's population over time.

Infant Mortality

The rate at which infants under one year old die, often used as an indicator of a country's health and socioeconomic status.

Per Capita Income

The average income earned per person in a specific area or country.

World's Income

The total amount of economic output or earnings generated globally within a specific time period.