If the Marginal Benefit of Reducing Water Pollution Is Constant

question 392

Multiple Choice

If the marginal benefit of reducing water pollution is constant at $10 per ton, then it is efficient to reduce water pollution

• A) to zero.
• B) until the marginal cost of reducing water pollution equals $10 per ton.
• C) as long as the marginal cost of reducing water pollution is greater than $10 per ton.
• D) to whatever level the market determines.

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