In recent years, the Canadian province of British Columbia has increased its carbon tax. Which of the following statements is correct?
A)Despite the increase in the carbon tax, emissions of greenhouse gases in British Columbia have continued to increase at a rapid rate.
B)Along with the increase in the carbon tax, British Columbia has decreased income-tax rates on individuals and corporations.
C)Few, if any, economists favor carbon taxes such as the one that British Columbia has imposed.
D)All of the above are correct.

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According to the passage, along with the increase in the carbon tax, British Columbia has decreased income-tax rates on individuals and corporations. None of the other statements are supported by the passage. Option A is incorrect as the passage doesn't mention the rate of increase in greenhouse gas emissions in British Columbia. Option C is incorrect as the passage states that there is support from economists for a carbon tax like the one imposed in British Columbia. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

In Recent Years, the Canadian Province of British Columbia Has