The Marginal Social Benefit Curve for Water Quality Slopes Downward

question 75

Multiple Choice

The marginal social benefit curve for water quality slopes downward because

• A)the total benefit from clean water decreases as water becomes cleaner
• B)the added benefit from cleaner water is greater when water quality is poor than when water quality is high
• C)the added benefit from cleaner water is smaller when water quality is poor than when water quality is high
• D)the total benefit from clean water increases as water becomes cleaner
• E)people demand clean water at any price

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