Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About the Optimal

question 275

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the optimal quantity of pollution?

• A) It equals zero.
• B) Pollution abatement should continue up to the point where marginal cost equals the average total cost.
• C) Trade-offs exist between producing a cleaner environment and producing other goods and services.
• D) Firms should be allowed to determine the profit-maximizing amount of pollution abatement.

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Carbohydrates

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, which serve as a major source of energy for living organisms.

Salivary Glands

Glands in the mouth that produce saliva, which begins the process of digestion and helps protect the mouth from pathogens.

Inactivation

A process by which a substance, cell activity, or biological pathway is made less active or deactivated.

Amylase

An enzyme found in saliva and pancreatic fluid that converts starch and glycogen into simple sugars, aiding in digestion.