Without government regulation or incentives, most firms that produce pollutants as a byproduct of their manufacturing process will usually
a. maximize profit, but are willing to spend money to ensure that the byproducts more than meet existinggovernment standards
b. look for innovative production processes that reduce the amount and toxicity of the byproducts.
c. consider the public good and be satisfied with reduced profits.
d. tend to maximize profit by reducing production costs—including the costs of environmental protection.
d
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These occur when individuals or groups agree to join resources and abilities for a purpose that individually benefits members: ______.
A. pivotal groupings B. alliances C. group associations D. coordinates
According to Article Five, what was ORIGINALLY necessary for an Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
a. A 1/4ths vote of both houses of Congress, or a 1/4ths vote at a Constitutional convention. b. A 1/2th vote of both houses of Congress, or a 1/2ths vote at a Constitutional convention. c. A 1/3rd vote of both houses of Congress, or a 1/3rd vote at a Constitutional convention. d. A 2/3rds vote of both houses of Congress, or a 2/3rds vote at a Constitutional convention. e. A 2/5ths vote of both houses of Congress, or a 2/5ths vote at a Constitutional convention.