Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · 7.4

7.4 — practice question

A government wants to lower the negative externalities arising from the use of coal. Which policy should the government use?

  • AImpose an indirect tax on the production of hydroelectric power.
  • BIncrease income tax.
  • CRemove any restrictions on coal production.
  • DSubsidise wind-powered electricity production.

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