Most economists agree that exclusive reliance on direct controls
A)is more advantageous than voluntarism and emissions taxes.
B)has been accepted by most polluting firms.
C)is cheaper than any other enforcement mechanism.
D)will penalize firms that can be more efficient using other controls.

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Most economists agree that direct controls, such as limits on emissions, can penalize firms that could be more efficient using other controls, such as emissions taxes or market-based mechanisms. Therefore, exclusive reliance on direct controls may not be the most effective or efficient enforcement mechanism.

Most Economists Agree That Exclusive Reliance on Direct Controls