Figure 9.7 -A Firm That Generates Pollution Is Illustrated in Figure 9.7

question 46

Multiple Choice

Figure 9.7
-A firm that generates pollution is illustrated in Figure 9.7. If the government imposes a pollution tax equal to P₂ and the firm's abatement level is A₃ the firm is

• A) abating more than is optimal for the firm.
• B) abating less than is optimal for the firm.
• C) choosing an abatement level that is optimal.
• D) violating the environmental protection laws.

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