Because People Usually Exploit Opportunities to Make Themselves Better Off

question 191

Multiple Choice

Because people usually exploit opportunities to make themselves better off, which of the following methods of reducing pollution is likely to be most effective?

• A)appealing to the polluter to be a good citizen
• B)publicizing the harmful effects of pollution
• C)imposing a tax per unit of pollution generated
• D)All three methods are equally effective.

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Definitions:

Hierarchy of Effects

A model in marketing that describes the stages a consumer goes through, from awareness to knowledge, liking, preference, conviction, and finally the actual purchase.

Adoption

The process of starting to use something new or integrating a new idea, habit, or technology into use.

Sampling

The process of selecting a subset of individuals or items from a larger population for the purpose of making statistical analysis.

Interest

The cost of borrowing money, typically expressed as a percentage rate, or the attention and curiosity someone shows towards a topic.