Zero Pollution Is Almost Surely NOT a Desirable Social Goal

question 93

Multiple Choice

Zero pollution is almost surely NOT a desirable social goal because

• A)the marginal benefit is equal to zero.
• B)the marginal cost is equal to zero.
• C)the totals costs of complete pollution elimination will be far greater than the total benefits.
• D)the total benefits of complete pollution elimination will be far greater than the total costs.
• E)society benefits by employing people in the "pollution fighting" industry.

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