Suppose Research Indicates That the Effects of a One Degree

question 153

Multiple Choice

Suppose research indicates that the effects of a one degree increase in Earth's average temperature would be much more devastating than previously believed.Therefore, the greater the marginal benefit of reducing greenhouse gases, other things constant,

• A)the lower the optimal level of emissions
• B)the higher the optimal level of emissions
• C)the likelier that the level of emissions would have no effect
• D)the lower the optimal level of cleaner air
• E)None of the answers is correct

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