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Edexcel IGCSE Economics 2.1.2.d government controls

Practise government-control questions by analysing fines, regulation or permits and evaluating costs to firms against environmental benefits.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Economics 4EC1

Exam points

  • Explain how fines or legislation alter firm behaviour in pollution or lending cases.
  • Evaluate pollution permits using emission limits, costs to firms and environmental gains.

2.1.2.d Government controls question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Which one of the following is an advantage of pollution permits?

A

They encourage unlimited industrial emissions

B

They reduce overall pollution by setting emission limits

C

They allow firms to ignore environmental regulations

D

They discourage investment in green technologies

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