The Optimal Level of Air Quality Will Increase If

question 103

Multiple Choice

The optimal level of air quality will increase if

• A)the cost of polluting increases
• B)pollution is found to be self-absorbing
• C)a new process allows pollution to be removed more cheaply
• D)the marginal social cost of air quality increases
• E)the marginal social benefit of air quality decreases

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