A prisoner's dilemma exists for global pollutants because:
A) countries do not face the full cost of pollution that they generate.
B) countries that regulate pollution gain more than countries that do not regulate pollution.
C) countries that regulate pollution lose more than countries that do not regulate pollution.
D) no country follows international agreements to limit pollution.

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The prisoner's dilemma is a situation where rational individuals pursuing their own self-interests result in a worse outcome for everyone involved. In the case of global pollutants, countries may not reduce their own pollution levels because they do not bear the full cost of pollution that they generate. This results in a worse outcome for all countries as pollution causes negative impacts on health, environment, and economy.

A Prisoner's Dilemma Exists for Global Pollutants Because