Because people usually exploit opportunities to make themselves better off,which method of reducing pollution is likely to be MOST effective?

A) appealing to the polluter to be a good citizen
B) asking citizens to voluntarily reduce pollution
C) imposing a tax per unit of pollution generated
D) advertising the negative impact of pollution

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Jensly Torres · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Imposing a tax per unit of pollution generated is likely to be the most effective method of reducing pollution because it creates a financial incentive for polluters to reduce their pollution levels. This is based on the economic principle of polluter pays, where the cost of pollution is internalized by the polluter and they are motivated to minimize it. The tax puts a price on pollution, effectively increasing the cost of polluting behavior and making cleaner alternatives more financially attractive. The other options rely on appealing to the good intentions of polluters or citizens, but these may not always be effective in practice.

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