The Marginal Benefit to Society of Reducing Pollution Declines with Increases

question 84

Multiple Choice

The marginal benefit to society of reducing pollution declines with increases in pollution abatement because of the law of

• A)increasing costs.
• B)diminishing returns.
• C)diminishing marginal utility.
• D)conservation of matter and energy.

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Local Anesthetic

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