Refer to the Figure Above

question 5

Multiple Choice

Refer to the Figure above. Assume that a firm is facing MAC₁ and an emissions standard of e₂. What is the firm's incentive to engage in R&D so that abatement costs are reduced to MAC₂?

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

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