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 as it focuses on a regulatory approach rather than creating economic incentives or private bargaining options. Banning pollution altogether may not have an easily quantifiable cost and benefit analysis, and may be more focused on the ethical or moral stance against environmental harm.

Which of the Following Antipollution Policies Is Least Likely to Make