CIMAPRA17-BA1-1 Exam - Topic 3 Question 105 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA17-BA1-1 exam

Question #: 105
Topic #: 3

All of the following are appropriate policies to deal with the problem of industries which cause pollution except which one?

ATaxes on the consumption of the product

BSubsidies to the producers

CThe auctioning of pollution permits

DLegal controls to limit pollution levels

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Suggested Answer: A

by Glennis at Jan 11, 2025, 02:53 PM

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Junita

4 months ago

Not sure about the auctioning of permits, sounds complicated.

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Ashlee

5 months ago

A is a solid choice, taxes can help reduce consumption.

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Kris

5 months ago

Wait, are we really considering subsidies? That seems backwards!

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Mariko

5 months ago

I think D is the best option for real change.

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Yvonne

5 months ago

Definitely B, subsidies just encourage more pollution!

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Viola

6 months ago

I vaguely remember a similar question where subsidies were considered problematic, so I might lean towards B as the answer.

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Jessenia

6 months ago

The auctioning of pollution permits seems like a valid approach, but I feel like legal controls might be the odd one out.

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Janine

6 months ago

I think subsidies to producers might actually encourage more pollution, but I can't recall if that's what we practiced.

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Melda

6 months ago

I remember we discussed how taxes can discourage consumption, but I'm not sure if that's the right answer here.

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Melissa

6 months ago

I feel confident I can figure this out if I just focus and apply the concepts we've learned.

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Maurine

6 months ago

Taxes, subsidies, permits, and legal controls - those all seem like reasonable options. I'll have to really analyze each one.

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Freeman

6 months ago

Okay, let me break this down. I need to identify the policy that is not appropriate for dealing with pollution.

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Sherita

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Lai

6 months ago

This question seems straightforward, I think I can handle it.

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Marya

11 months ago

Seriously, who comes up with these exam questions? I can already hear the collective groan from the class when they see this one.

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Lea

10 months ago

C) The auctioning of pollution permits

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Amie

11 months ago

B) Subsidies to the producers

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Destiny

11 months ago

A) Taxes on the consumption of the product

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Dannette

12 months ago

I think the answer is A) Taxes on the consumption of the product because it directly targets the problem at its source.

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Edward

12 months ago

Ah, I see what they're going for. D, legal controls to limit pollution levels, is the correct answer. Gotta keep those industries in check!

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Donette

11 months ago

User 1

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Galen

11 months ago

User 2

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Dortha

12 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is D) Legal controls to limit pollution levels.

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Isaiah

1 year ago

I'm leaning towards A, taxes on the consumption of the product. Hitting the consumers where it hurts might be the best way to discourage pollution.

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Corinne

1 year ago

Hmm, I think option B, subsidies to the producers, is the odd one out here. Seems counterintuitive to reward the polluters.

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Solange

11 months ago

D) Legal controls to limit pollution levels

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Brande

11 months ago

C) The auctioning of pollution permits

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Buddy

11 months ago

B) Subsidies to the producers

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Marlon

11 months ago

A) Taxes on the consumption of the product

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Tayna

1 year ago

I think the answer is B) Subsidies to the producers.

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