Tradable Pollution Permits,when Compared to Command-And-Control Options,tend to

question 66

Multiple Choice

Tradable pollution permits,when compared to command-and-control options,tend to

• A)Provide the same amount of pollution abatement at a higher cost.
• B)Provide the same amount of pollution abatement at a lower cost.
• C)Provide the same amount of pollution abatement at the same cost.
• D)Be inefficient.

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Definitions:

Marginal Benefit

The enhanced pleasure or value a person gains upon consuming one more unit of a particular good or service.

Emissions Tax

A tax imposed on companies for the pollution they produce, intended to motivate them to reduce pollutants and adopt cleaner processes.

Pollution Emissions

Refers to the release of pollutants into the environment, which can come from various sources such as factories, vehicles, and agriculture.

Tradable Pollution Permits

Government-issued allowances that give the holder the right to emit a specific amount of pollutants; these permits can be bought and sold, creating a market for pollution control.