Which of the Following Statements Concerning Pollution Is Correct

question 158

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning pollution is correct?

• A) Economic efficiency requires that pollution be completely eliminated.
• B) Economic efficiency dictates that the optimal amount of pollution arises at the point at which price equals private marginal cost.
• C) Pollution should be reduced to the point at which the marginal benefit from further reduction equals the marginal cost of further reduction.
• D) Pollution should be reduced to the extent necessary to return production to the production possibilities frontier.

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Definitions:

Acute Conjunctivitis

An infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva, often characterized by redness, itching, and watering of the eyes.

Dacryocystitis

An infection of the tear sac (dacryocyst) at the corner of the eye, leading to inflammation and often blockage of the tear duct.

Lacrimal Passage

A drainage system for tears from the eye into the nasal cavity, which includes the lacrimal ducts and sac.

Glaucoma

A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often resulting in vision loss and blindness.