The Optimal Quantity of Pollution Control Occurs at the Point

question 45

Multiple Choice

The optimal quantity of pollution control occurs at the point where the:

• A) level of pollution is reduced to zero.
• B) marginal social benefit is at its maximum.
• C) marginal social cost equals the marginal social benefit of pollution.
• D) total benefit equals the total cost of pollution.

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