One problem with the effectiveness of Pigovian taxes is:

A. the tax is always used to benefit those who bear the externalities.
B. the tax does not directly compensate those who are affected by the externality.
C. knowing whether to impose it on the consumer or producer.
D. none of the above is a problem of Pigovian taxes.


Answer: B

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