Developing alternative energy is likely to be an effective policy option to reduce carbon emissions for states and the federal government. However, alternative energy is costly to develop yet produces less energy (than fossil fuels) for the investment. Which evaluative criteria would reflect this high cost- to benefit ratio?

A. equity
B. efficiency
C. market incentives
D. policy analysis

B. efficiency

Political Science

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a. attack ads b. focus groups c. franking privilege d. sound bites

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A. cyberhacking B. cyberterrorism C. cyberwarfare D. cybercrime

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