What is the primary function of tradable pollution permits?

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They decrease motivation for technological advancements aimed at lowering pollution.They establish the cost associated with pollution emissions.They influence the market demand for pollution allowances.They limit the total amount of pollution that can be emitted.

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Tradable pollution permits primarily set a cap on the overall pollution levels allowed. While they do not fix the price of pollution, determine demand, or reduce incentives for innovation, they effectively control the quantity of pollution by limiting emissions.