If the use of fossil fuels is harming our nation, according to the specificity rule, the optimal policy to use to mitigate this harm is to:
A)subsidize research and development on alternate fuel sources.
B)levy taxes on the extraction of coal and petroleum.
C)tax the consumption of fossil fuels.
D)impose tariffs on the importation of fossil fuels.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Taxing the consumption of fossil fuels would incentivize individuals and businesses to use alternative, cleaner energy sources, ultimately reducing the harm caused by the use of fossil fuels. Subsidizing research and development on alternate fuel sources may be a good idea, but it is not the most specific policy response to the stated problem. Levying taxes on the extraction of coal and petroleum or imposing tariffs on the importation of fossil fuels may not necessarily translate to reduced usage and harm caused by fossil fuels.

If the Use of Fossil Fuels Is Harming Our Nation