Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)​The ideal solution to a pollution problem is to reduce pollution until it is technologically impossible to reduce it any further.
• B)​The ideal and fair solution to a pollution problem is to impose identical compliance standards on all polluting firms.
• C)​Charging firms for transferable emissions permits is a more efficient way of dealing with pollution than are compliance standards.
• D)​A per-unit pollution tax is a more efficient way of dealing with pollution than is a system of transferable emissions permits.

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