The Optimal Level of Pollution in Society Occurs Whenever

question 91

Multiple Choice

The optimal level of pollution in society occurs whenever:

• A) there is no pollution.
• B) the marginal benefit of pollution control equals the marginal cost.
• C) the total benefit of pollution control equals the total cost of pollution.
• D) the average cost of cleaning up the pollution is greater than the marginal cost of cleanup.

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