In the Single-Polluter Case, Suppose a Firm Faces an Emission

question 8

Multiple Choice

In the single-polluter case, suppose a firm faces an emission charge implemented as a marginal tax (MT) of 12 and that its MAC = 0.8A. Based on this information, the firm

• A) is better off paying the tax at abatement levels below 15 units
• B) should abate pollution for all abatement levels up to 15 units
• C) is better off paying the tax as long as the abatement level is 1.5 units or less
• D) none of the above

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