Which of the following is TRUE of the European Union's cap-and-trade program?

A. Governments subsidize firms to develop devices to reduce pollution.
B. Firms are forced to shut down when they exceed their pollution limits.
C. Firms can trade pollution permits to meet their pollution limits.
D. Firms are taxed based on the their pollution levels.


Answer: C

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