Determine Whether a and B Are Inverses A) No
B) Yes

question 86

Multiple Choice

Determine whether A and B are inverses.
- $$A = \left[ \begin{array} { r r r } 0 & 3 & 1 \\1 & - 2 & 0 \\4 & - 1 & 2\end{array} \right] \text { and } B = \left[ \begin{array} { r r r } - 4 & - 7 & 2 \\- 2 & - 4 & 1 \\7 & 12 & - 3\end{array} \right]$$

• A) No
• B) Yes

Understand the concept of marginal social benefits and costs in the context of pollution from coal mines.

Recognize the efficient quantity of pollution where marginal social benefit equals marginal social cost.

Identify various policy instruments used for environmental protection, including environmental standards, emissions taxes, Pigouvian taxes, and tradable emissions permits.

Analyze the market-determined quantity of pollution and its implications for societal welfare.

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