If the Marginal Benefit of Reducing Emissions of Some Air

question 213

Multiple Choice

If the marginal benefit of reducing emissions of some air pollutant is less than the marginal cost,

• A)further reductions will make society better off.
• B)further reduction will make society worse off.
• C)pollution taxes should be imposed on producers to pay for further reductions.
• D)economic efficiency will be increased if further reductions are made.

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