FIGURE 12-2 -Refer to Figure 12-2, Which Represents the Costs and Benefits

question 31

Multiple Choice

FIGURE 12-2

-Refer to Figure 12-2, which represents the costs and benefits of pollution control. What is the optimal amount of spending on pollution control?

• A) P3Q1
• B) P1Q1
• C) P3Q3
• D) P2Q2

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