Suppose That, at the Current Level of Pollution, the Marginal

question 30

Multiple Choice

Suppose that, at the current level of pollution, the marginal abatement cost is $30,000 and the marginal cost of pollution is $80,000. This economy is producing:

• A) an efficient level of pollution if the total cost of pollution is $50,000.
• B) too little pollution and should increase its pollution level.
• C) too much pollution and should reduce its pollution level.
• D) an efficient level of pollution if the marginal cost of pollution is $110,000.

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