Why Isn't "Zero Emissions" Generally a Socially Efficient Level of Pollution

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why isn't "zero emissions" generally a socially efficient level of pollution?

• A) Only command and control policies could achieve this outcome.
• B) No one in society actually desires this level of emissions.
• C) The marginal damage from emissions would greatly exceed the marginal abatement cost.
• D) The marginal abatement cost would greatly exceed the marginal damage from emissions.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The inclination to place undue emphasis on individual traits while disregarding the effect of the context on people's actions when assessing their behavior.

Lack of Concentration

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Unrealistic Targets

Goals that are difficult or impossible to achieve due to their overly ambitious nature or the lack of practical consideration for actual circumstances.

Quality of Work

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