Refer to the Figure Above

question 18

Multiple Choice

Refer to the Figure above. Assume that the firm is facing MAC₁ and that it has adjusted its permit holdings to e₁. What is the firm's permit purchase costs?

• A) (e+d+b)
• B) (c+d+e)
• C) (e+d)
• D) (e)

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