Because people usually exploit opportunities to make themselves better off, which of the following methods of reducing pollution is likely to be most effective?
A)appealing to the polluter to be a good citizen
B)publicizing the harmful effects of pollution
C)imposing a tax per unit of pollution generated
D)All three methods are equally effective.

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The tax per unit of pollution generated would provide an incentive for the polluter to reduce their pollution, as it would now come at a higher cost. This method aligns with the tendency of people to exploit opportunities to make themselves better off. Appealing to the polluter to be a good citizen or publicizing the harmful effects of pollution are less likely to be effective as they rely on the ethical behavior of the polluter or the awareness and concern of the public, which may not always be reliable.

Because People Usually Exploit Opportunities to Make Themselves Better Off