Refer to Figure 28

question 9

Multiple Choice

Refer to Figure 28.2. Assume this firm initially has marginal costs equal to Private MC₁ and is polluting. If the government decides to use emission charges to reduce pollution, the firm's MC curve will shift to

• A) MC₃ and the rate of output will decrease.
• B) MC₃ and the rate of output will increase.
• C) MC₂ and the rate of output will decrease.
• D) MC₂ and the rate of output will increase.

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