Identify two benefits of CAFE standards. See additional directions below. Identify two costs of CAFE standards. See additional directions below. Brietly explain in a. and b. why each cost or benefit fits its respective definition and distinguish private from external benefits or costs. Please also identify if the benefit or cost is real or monetary. Finally, please indicate whether the benefit or cost is unique to CAFE standards or a. b. common to both CAFE standards and fossil-fuel taxes.

Identify two benefits of CAFE standards. See additional directions below. Identify two costs of CAFE standards. See additional directions below. Brietly explain in a. and b. why each cost or benefit fits its respective definition and distinguish private from external benefits or costs. Please also identify if the benefit or cost is real or monetary. Finally, please indicate whether the benefit or cost is unique to CAFE standards or a. b. common to both CAFE standards and fossil-fuel taxes.

Principles of Economics 2e

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Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter12: Environmental Protection And Negative Externalities

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5SCQ: Consider two approaches to reducing emissions of CO2 into the environment from manufacturing...

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