Suppose a chemical plant in Warzonka produces a by-product that is extremely toxic. The by-product is fatal to plant and animal life upon direct contact, and low-level contamination of the by-product in the environment is linked to cancer. Which of the following would be the best choice for public policy in this case?
a. Command-and-control regulation
b. A corrective tax
c. A property tax
d. A tradable permit system
a
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