1. Government Provides Incentive Program forZero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV)

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau,announced in the 2019 federal budget how governmentinvestment would make it easier for Canadians to choose azero-emission vehicle. A zero-emission vehicle, or ZEV, is avehicle that has the potential to produce no direct tailpipeemissions. The government is not only providing support toexpand the network of zero-emission vehicle charging andrefuelling stations, it is also creating new incentives forpeople and businesses to purchase zero-emission vehicles.The government will provide between $2,500 and $5,000 to

consumers who purchase a ZEV.

For Critical Thinking

Overall, does it appear that the incentive provided to purchase a ZEV arises from the application of centralized command and control, the price system, or a mix of the two?Clearly explain your reasoning.