Policy makers are considering banning a pesticide that is toxic to humans under certain conditions Which of the following is an economic impact of banning the pesticide?
A. Humans exposed to the pesticide will no longer be at risk from its harmful effects.
B. Manufacturers that produce the pesticide will no longer profit from its sale
C. Organisms harmed by the pesticide will experience an increase in population
D. The remaining pesticide currently in the environment will take years to dissipate
B. Manufacturers that produce the pesticide will no longer profit from its sale
This is because banning the pesticide would directly impact the profits of the manufacturers producing it.