Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 303

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)The use of pollution permits and corrective taxes reduces the cost of environmental protection.
• B)Rich countries usually have cleaner environments than poor countries because a clean environment is like other normal goods in that it has a positive income elasticity.
• C)Clean water and clean air are goods to which the law of demand applies.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Subcultural Languages

Specialized languages or dialects developed within specific subcultures to establish identity and differentiate from the mainstream culture.

Dialects

The varying forms of a language that reflect particular regions, occupations, or social classes and that are similar enough to be mutually intelligible.

Linguistic Nationalism

The attempt by ethnic groups and even countries to proclaim independence by purging their language of foreign terms.

Selective Borrowing

The process by which cultures adopt specific elements of another culture while rejecting others, often seen in social, technological, or linguistic exchanges.