If Pollution Is Reduced Below the Socially Efficient Level

question 153

Multiple Choice

If pollution is reduced below the socially efficient level:

• A)​the marginal cost of pollution abatement exceeds the marginal benefit of pollution abatement.
• B)​the marginal cost of pollution abatement is less than the marginal benefit of pollution abatement.
• C)​the marginal cost of pollution abatement equals the marginal benefit of pollution abatement.
• D)​nothing can be said about the relationship between the marginal cost and marginal benefit of pollution abatement.

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Definitions:

Responsive

Being quick to react or respond positively or sympathetically to input, feedback, or stimuli.

Uninvolved Parent

A parenting style characterized by a lack of responsiveness to a child's needs, often leading to a lack of emotional involvement.

Permissive Parent

A parenting style characterized by low demands with high responsiveness, where parents are lenient and often only step in when there is a serious problem.

Authoritative Parent

A parenting style characterized by high responsiveness and high demands, focusing on setting clear rules and guidelines while also being supportive and nurturing towards the child.