An effluent fee is a
A) subsidy given to the producer of a positive externality.
B) charge to a polluter that gives the right to discharge pollution into the air.
C) fine imposed on a polluter for dumping illegal pollution.
D) charge for a public good.

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An effluent fee is a charge imposed on a polluter for discharging pollutants into the environment. It is intended to discourage pollution by making the polluters pay for the damage they cause to the environment.

An Effluent Fee Is a