Which of the Following Statements About the Economically Efficient Level

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the economically efficient level of air pollution is correct?

• A)The economically efficient level of pollution is zero.
• B)The economically efficient level of pollution occurs where all social costs equal all social benefits.
• C)The economically efficient level of pollution occurs where the marginal cost of pollution reduction equals the marginal social benefit of reduction.
• D)The economically efficient level of pollution occurs where total benefits of pollution reduction are maximized.

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