The Pollution Created When Coal Is Burned by Utilities to Generate

question 327

Multiple Choice

The pollution created when coal is burned by utilities to generate electricity is an example of

• A) a marginal benefit to coal producers.
• B) a welfare cost.
• C) an external cost.
• D) a cost paid by the utilities.

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