The Efficient Amount of Pollution Control Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

The efficient amount of pollution control is:

• A) the amount for which the total social benefit equals the total social cost of pollution.
• B) the amount for which the marginal social benefit equals the marginal social cost of pollution.
• C) always zero.
• D) always a 100 percent abatement.

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