Tradable Pollution Permits

question 165

Multiple Choice

Tradable pollution permits

• A) have prices that are set by the government.
• B) will be more valuable to firms that can reduce pollution only at high costs.
• C) are likely to create a higher level of total pollution.
• D) are less desirable than corrective taxes in reducing pollution.

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