How does a pollution tax decrease the volume of? pollution?

How does a pollution tax decrease the volume of? pollution?

A.

Less of the polluting good is demanded.

B.

Each unit of the polluting good generates less pollution.

C.

More pollution permits are purchased.

D.

All of the above.

E.

Only A and B.


E.

Only A and B.

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