Many economists believe that there are more efficient ways to deal with pollution than with environmental standards because these standards do NOT:

A) reduce pollution enough.
B) allow reductions in pollution to be achieved at minimum cost.
C) specify the behavior that needs to be changed.
D) target behaviors in a way that can be enforced.

Environmental Standards

Rules established by a government to protect the environment by specifying actions by producers and consumers.

Pollution Reduction

The process of decreasing or eliminating the release of pollutants into the environment, typically involving regulations and technologies aimed at clean air, water, and soil.

Minimum Cost

The lowest possible expense at which a company can produce a good or service without sacrificing quality.