The Optimal Level of Pollution Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

The optimal level of pollution is

• A) zero.
• B) found where the total cost of pollution equals the total benefit.
• C) found where the marginal cost of pollution equals the marginal benefit.
• D) found where the marginal benefit of pollution is maximized.
• E) the level that has no effect on the environment.

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