A System of Transferable Pollution Rights

question 107

Multiple Choice

A system of transferable pollution rights:

• A)​increases the quantity of pollution generated.
• B)​provides firms with an incentive to develop new pollution-abatement technologies.
• C)​is not as cost-effective in reducing pollution as a system based on compliance standards.
• D)​is characterized by none of the above.

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Definitions:

Salivary Glands

Exocrine glands in the mouth that produce saliva, which begins the digestion process and keeps the mouth and digestive system moist.

Mastication

The process of chewing food in preparation for swallowing and digestion.

Segmental Contractions

Contraction of small segments of the intestinal tract that aids in mixing and propelling contents within the gastrointestinal system.

Nutrients

Substances required by the body for growth, repair, and maintaining health, including vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.