Which of the following is a factor leading to pollution?
A)People are inherently dirty
B)There are property rights to the environment
C)The environment is collectively consumed
D)The law of increasing returns
E)All of the above

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The fact that the environment is collectively consumed means that no one person or group has sole ownership or responsibility for it, which leads to a tragedy of the commons situation where individuals may feel no incentive to conserve or protect it, leading to pollution. Choices A, B, and D are not correct as they do not directly relate to factors that lead to pollution.

Which of the Following Is a Factor Leading to Pollution