If the government imposed a green tax on gasoline, the amount of air pollution should
A. Increase as people begin to use public transportation more.
B. Decrease as people switch to more fuel-efficient cars, find less fuel intensive alternatives, and drive less.
C. Decrease as people switch to larger cars to drive in the country where pollution is not a problem.
D. Increase as people begin to use alternative fuels instead of gasoline.
Answer: B
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