Which of the following antipollution policies is least likely to make use of cost-benefit analysis?
A) Creating a market for pollution rights
B) Charging polluters an emission fee
C) Enacting legislation that bans pollution
D) Private bargaining

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Enacting legislation that bans pollution is least likely to make use of cost-benefit analysis because it is a command-and-control policy that does not take into account the costs and benefits to society. It simply sets a standard that polluters must comply with, regardless of the economic consequences. The other options listed involve market-based mechanisms or private bargaining, which rely on cost-benefit analysis to determine optimal pollution reduction strategies.

Which of the Following Antipollution Policies Is Least Likely to Make