In Figure (A) Above, We Can See That as the Marginal

question 21

Multiple Choice

In Figure (a) above, we can see that as the marginal damage curve rises, representing increased damages for every unit of emissions, the socially optimal level of emissions ___________.

• A) remains unchanged
• B) increases
• C) decreases
• D) is indeterminate

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