Exhibit 17.6

-Refer to Exhibit 17.6,which shows the market for pollution rights.The shift of the demand curve from D to D' indicates that ______
A)producers want to discharge more pollutants into the river.
B)producers want to use more of the river in a nonpolluting way.
C)consumers want producers to clean up the polluted river.
D)consumers want to buy goods that use technology that does not pollute.
E)consumers want to buy technology that reduces pollution.

Question

Exhibit 17.6
 
-Refer to Exhibit 17.6,which shows the market for pollution rights.The shift of the demand curve from D to D' indicates that ______
A)producers want to discharge more pollutants into the river. 
B)producers want to use more of the river in a nonpolluting way. 
C)consumers want producers to clean up the polluted river. 
D)consumers want to buy goods that use technology that does not pollute. 
E)consumers want to buy technology that reduces pollution.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The shift of the demand curve from D to D' for pollution rights indicates that producers want to discharge more pollutants into the river, as they are now willing to pay more for the right to pollute, reflecting an increased demand for pollution rights.

Exhibit 17.6 -Refer to Exhibit 17.6,which Shows the Market for Pollution Rights.The