In the Absence of Government Action, Polluters Will Pollute Up

question 147

Multiple Choice

In the absence of government action, polluters will pollute up to the point at which the marginal social benefit of pollution is:

• A)equal to the marginal social cost of pollution.
• B)zero.
• C)maximized.
• D)greater than the marginal social cost of pollution.

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Definitions:

Cranial Nerve

These are the twelve nerves that emerge directly from the brain (as opposed to the spinal column) and are responsible for a variety of functions including sensory information and muscle control.

Symmetric

Having parts that match each other in size, shape, and position; being the same on both sides of a dividing line.

Trigeminal Nerve

The fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.

Sharp and Dull Stimulation

A method used in neurologic examination to assess sensory function by comparing responses to sharp (e.g., pinprick) versus dull stimuli.