Policy Proposal for Spurring Green Technology
A government is considering two policy proposals to encourage companies to develop technologies that reduce plastic waste in oceans. Based on the economic principles that drive technological innovation, which proposal is more likely to be effective, and why? Justify your answer by analyzing the incentive structures created by each proposal.
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