Requiring a coal company to release less than 4,000 tons of mercury into the air per year is an example of a market-based policy to eliminate pollution.

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This is an example of a command-and-control policy, where the government sets specific limits or standards for pollution emissions, rather than using economic incentives or market-based mechanisms to influence polluters' behaviors.

Requiring a Coal Company to Release Less Than 4,000 Tons