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Chapter 18
Protecting the Environment
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Pollution and Economic Growth
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Figure 18-1
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Trends in Pollution in the
United States,1990-1997
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Figure 18-2
Source,Environmental Protection Agency,Department of Energy,and Department of Commerce,
For each pollutant,the quantity is divided by real gross domestic product in 1996 prices,
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Prices of Most Resources Have
Fallen Relative to Labor’s Wage
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Figure 18-3
Source,Bureau of Labor Statistic a d Department of Energy,
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Appropriable Natural Resources Are
Declining Relative to Economy
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Figure 18-5
Source,U.S,Commerce Department,
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Inefficiency from Externalities
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Figure 18-6
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Pollution Standards and
Emissions Fees
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Figure 18-7
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Carbon Taxes Can Slow Harmful
Climate Change
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Figure 18-8