Which of the following is not an argument for imposing a carbon tax to address global warming?
A) Revenue from a carbon tax could be used to reduce payroll taxes leaving the total tax burden unchanged while reducing carbon emissions.
B) A carbon tax would allow the government to set the quantity of carbon dioxide pollution.
C) A carbon tax would be less costly to consumers and result in greater carbon reduction than regulations requiring increased fuel efficiency.
D) A global carbon tax would be easier to negotiate with foreign governments than the terms of a tradable pollution permit system.

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A carbon tax sets a price on carbon emissions, not the quantity. It provides an economic incentive to reduce emissions but does not directly control the amount of pollution.

Which of the Following Is Not an Argument for Imposing