The government has been trying to encourage the use of fuel-efficient cars.One way it has been doing this has been by allowing fuel-efficient cars to use a separate highway lane.This encourages people to use fuel-efficient cars because those who:
A) place a high value on their scarce time may be encouraged to buy a fuel-efficient car to take advantage of the speedier separate highway lane.
B) place a low value on their scarce time may be encouraged to buy a fuel-efficient car to take advantage of the speedier separate highway lane.
C) are more concerned about the environment are also those who happen to place a high value on their time.
D) purchase a fuel-efficient car are forced to pay more for a new car, and the use of the separate highway lane compensates them for this.
E) purchase a fuel-efficient car are likely to be unhappy because it is less powerful or more cramped inside; use of the separate highway lane compensates them for this.

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By allowing fuel-efficient cars to use a separate highway lane, the government is providing an incentive for people to choose fuel-efficient cars over less fuel-efficient cars. This can be particularly appealing to those who place a high value on their time and are willing to pay extra for the ability to save time during their commute.

The Government Has Been Trying to Encourage the Use of Fuel-Efficient