Refer to the Information in Figure 16

question 53

Multiple Choice

Refer to the information in Figure 16.5 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 16.5
Figure 16.5 shows the marginal benefits of emitting pollution for the only two chemical companies in an industry, Alpha Chemicals and Beta Chemicals. Before any tax on pollution emissions is imposed, each company views pollution as being free.
-Refer to Figure 16.5. The government decides to impose a tax on pollution emissions to cut total emissions in this industry in half, and based on this decision it has set the tax at $100 per ton of emissions. The total amount of pollution emissions desired by the government is ________ tons.

• A) 25
• B) 50
• C) 75
• D) 100

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Definitions:

Deviant

Behavior or actions that violate societal or cultural norms, which can range from minor infractions to significant antisocial behavior.

Deviant

Behaviors or actions that deviate from the societal norms, which can be perceived either negatively or positively depending on the context.

Normal Culture

The shared norms, values, traditions, and practices that are considered standard and acceptable within a particular society or social group.

Perception of Deviance

The way in which society views and categorizes behaviors or individuals that deviate from the norm.