It Is Assumed That the Marginal Benefit of Air Cleanliness

question 157

Multiple Choice

It is assumed that the marginal benefit of air cleanliness falls with the degree of cleanliness since

• A) the marginal cost of air cleanliness increases.
• B) air cleanliness is a public good and not a private good.
• C) the marginal utility of air cleanliness falls with the degree of cleanliness.
• D) the generation of pollution should be considered an externality.

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Definitions:

Light Waves

Electromagnetic waves within a certain portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, perceived by the human eye as light.

Proprioception

The sense of the relative position of one's own parts of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement.

Vestibular Sense

The sensory system that provides the leading contribution to the sense of balance and spatial orientation for the purpose of coordinating movement with balance.

Balanced

A state in which different elements are in the correct proportions, often used in the context of diet, lifestyle, or composition.