Which of the following are potential solutions to the problem of air pollution?
Correct answer: D. all of these answers
- A. Grant right of the clean air to citizens so that firms must purchase the right to pollute
- B. Auctions off pollution permits.
- C. Regulate the amount of pollutants that firms can put in the air
- D. all of these answers
Explanation
Air pollution can be controlled through property rights, tradable pollution permits, or direct limits on emissions. Since each listed policy is a recognised solution, all of these answers is correct.
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