The Optimal Quantity of Pollution Control Occurs Where

question 139

Multiple Choice

The optimal quantity of pollution control occurs where:

• A)​pollution equals zero.
• B)​the total benefit of pollution control equals the total cost.
• C)​the marginal social benefit of pollution control just equals the marginal social cost.
• D)​the marginal external cost of pollution equals zero.

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Definitions:

Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate that forms the primary structural component of plant cell walls.

Abnormally Folded

Refers to proteins that have not achieved their proper three-dimensional structure, often leading to diseases.

Prions

Misfolded proteins that can induce normal proteins to also misfold, leading to diseases in the nervous system.

Proteins

Complex molecules made of amino acids that perform a vast array of functions in living organisms, such as catalyzing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, responding to stimuli, and transporting molecules.