Economists Argue That the Level of Pollution Should Be

question 201

Multiple Choice

Economists argue that the level of pollution should be

• A)reduced completely to zero because by definition, it has a negative external effect.
• B)ignored because it has always been present since the beginning of history.
• C)reduced to the point where the marginal benefit of pollution reduction is equal to the marginal cost of pollution reduction to society.
• D)best determined by elected officials who can speak on behalf of the public.

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