An emissions tax will:

A) ensure that the marginal benefit of pollution is equal for all sources of pollution.
B) set standards to which all producers must adhere,regardless of their production costs.
C) cause all polluters to reduce emissions by the same amount.
D) increase pollution,but not in the most efficient cost-saving way.

Emissions Tax

A tax imposed on the emission of pollutants, aimed at reducing environmental harm by incentivizing companies to lower their pollution levels.

Marginal Benefit

The further enjoyment or utility obtained when one more unit of a product or service is consumed.

Pollution

The existence or entry of a harmful or toxic material or object into the environment.