Does Economic Efficiency Indicate That All Pollution Should Be Eliminated

question 92

Multiple Choice

Does economic efficiency indicate that all pollution should be eliminated?

• A) Yes, pollution is bad; it harms both people and the environment, and therefore, it should be eliminated.
• B) No, at some point, the benefits of still lower levels of pollution will not be worth the additional cost.
• C) No, pollution does not harm most people, and therefore, we should not worry about it.
• D) Partially, pollution caused by business firms should be eliminated, but people should still be allowed to pollute if they want.

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