Compare effects of a per unit tax on the depletable resource

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Question: Suppose you want to hasten the transition from a depletable fossil fuel to solar energy. Using graphs in your explanation, compare the effects of a per unit tax on the depletable resource to an equivalent per unit subsidy on solar energy. Would they produce the same switch point? Why or why not? The response must be typed, single spaced, must be in times new roman font (size 12) and must follow the APA format.

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