Multiple Choice
In some cases, selling pollution permits is a better method for reducing pollution than imposing a corrective tax because
A) it is hard to estimate the market demand curve and thus charge the "right" corrective tax.
B) selling pollution permits create a net increase in pollution.
C) Corrective taxes distort incentives.
D) Corrective taxes provide greater flexibility to firms that can reduce pollution at a low cost.
Correct Answer:
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