The cap-and-trade program for regulating air pollutants by the U.S. a.government is an example of

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The cap-and-trade program is an example of incentive-based regulation because it creates a market for emissions permits, providing an economic incentive for companies to reduce their air pollutant emissions. Companies that can reduce their emissions more efficiently can sell their excess permits to those who have higher emission levels. This creates a financial incentive for companies to reduce their pollution levels, rather than relying on command and control regulations that simply set limits on emissions.

The Cap-And-Trade Program for Regulating Air Pollutants by the U