The Marginal Principle ________ to the Determination of the Optimal

Multiple Choice

The marginal principle ________ to the determination of the optimal level of pollution abatement because ________.

A) applies; there are tradeoffs in terms of the costs and benefits of pollution abatement
B) applies; pollution abatement causes greater harm than benefits
C) does not apply; it is immoral to trade a dirtier environment for material wealth
D) does not apply; the costs and benefits of pollution abatement cannot be measured