Suppose you were asked to comment on a proposed policy to control oil spills. since the average cost of an oil spill has been computed as $x, the proposed policy would require any firm responsible for a spill immediately to pay the government $x. is this likely to result in the efficient amount of precaution against oil spills? why or why not?

According to the federal regulations, which of the following studies meets the definition of research with human subjects? a study of twenty 4th grade classrooms in which researchers ask the schools to systematically vary the time of day reading is taught, and collect weekly assessments of reading comprehension for each child over a three-month period.the collection of data, by a playground designer hired by the superintendent of schools, about the physical dimensions of school playgrounds, presence of fencing, and the kinds of equipment currently provided.a feasibility study for implementing a year-round school program, focusing on economic issues such a facilities utilization and transportation costs.an analysis of aggregate data comparing statewide high school graduation rates provided by the state department of public instruction, using county tax information.