The Marginal Principle ________ to the Determination of the Optimal

question 397

Multiple Choice

The marginal principle ________ to the determination of the optimal level of pollution abatement because ________.

• A) applies; there are tradeoffs in terms of the costs and benefits of pollution abatement
• B) applies; pollution abatement causes greater harm than benefits
• C) does not apply; it is immoral to trade a dirtier environment for material wealth
• D) does not apply; the costs and benefits of pollution abatement cannot be measured