The Socially Optimal Pollution Is

question 283

Multiple Choice

The socially optimal pollution is

• A) zero.
• B) where marginal abatement costs are zero.
• C) where the marginal benefits of pollution abatement equal its marginal costs.
• D) where marginal benefits of pollution abatement are maximized.

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Definitions:

Economic Problem

The issue of limited resources to meet unlimited wants and needs, requiring choices and prioritization.

Centralized Decision Making

A process where decisions are made by a few people or a single authority, rather than being dispersed among many.

Destroy Incentives

To eliminate or significantly reduce the motivations or reasons for individuals or entities to take a particular action or endeavor.

Society's Resources

The total means available to a society, including natural resources, human capital, and manufactured goods, used for production and consumption.