An economist is more likely to identify __________________ as a more efficient and flexible way for society to __________________________ .

A. marketable permits; allow a limited, declining amount of pollution to occur
B. better defined property rights; to address issues of allowable levels of pollution
C. market-oriented environmental tools; enforce strict limits on emissions
D. better defined property rights; to shrink pollution levels over time


A. marketable permits; allow a limited, declining amount of pollution to occur

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