In Economics, the Optimal Level of Pollution Is

question 53

Multiple Choice

In economics, the optimal level of pollution is

• A)zero.
• B)the level for which the total benefit from reducing the pollution is the greatest.
• C)the level for which the marginal benefit from reducing the pollution is the greatest.
• D)the level for which the net benefit from reducing the pollution is the greatest.

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Definitions:

Operating Leverage

A measure of how revenue growth translates into growth in operating income, indicating the percentage of fixed versus variable costs a company has.

Variable Costs

Expenses that change in proportion to the level of production or sales activity.

Composite Units

A measure used in accounting to bundle goods or services together for the purposes of inventory management, costing, or sales analysis.

Fixed Costs

Costs that remain constant regardless of a business's operational levels, like lease payments, wages, and coverage fees.