Which of the following would NOT be a result of laws that require firms to reduce pollution?
A) lower spending by government
B) higher prices to consumers
C) lower wages to workers
D) smaller profit to firms

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Laws requiring firms to reduce pollution would not directly lead to lower government spending. In fact, enforcing these laws may require the government to allocate funds towards monitoring and enforcing regulations. The other choices (B through D) are all possible outcomes of such laws, as firms may pass on the costs of compliance to consumers through higher prices, reduce wages to offset lower profits, or experience lower profits due to investments in pollution control measures.

Which of the Following Would NOT Be a Result of Laws