Asked by Bryan Swartz on Jul 16, 2024

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Which of the following statements is false? An economic analysis of carbon taxes can:

A) calculate the increase in costs faced by coal-using industries.
B) predict the effect on unemployment in West Virginia coal mining communities.
C) compare the likely reductions in medical expenditures on diseases caused by smog.
D) present a trade-off of the costs and benefits of different levels of carbon taxes.
E) conclude that such taxes should be imposed to benefit future generations.

Economic Analysis

The systematic approach to examining economic data, models, and theories to understand and predict economic phenomena and inform decisions.

Carbon Taxes

Financial charges imposed on the carbon content of fuels, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Coal-Using Industries

Sectors of the economy that significantly rely on coal as a primary source of energy or raw material.

  • Differentiate between normative and positive aspects of economic analysis.
  • Recognize the differentiation between positive and normative claims in economic dialogue.
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Johndavid BartonJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Economic analyses can calculate costs, predict effects, compare reductions, and present trade-offs, but they do not conclude policy actions such as imposing taxes; such decisions are made by policymakers considering the analysis.