Multiple Choice
Figure 15.8 
Consider a chemical plant that discharges toxic waste into a nearby waterway.To reduce the emissions of toxic waste, the firm can install pollution abatement devices.Figure 15.8 shows the marginal benefit and the marginal cost from reduction the toxic waste emissions.
-Refer to Figure 15.8.What is the economically efficient level of pollution reduction?
A) 12.5 million tons
B) 9 million tons
C) 8 million tons
D) 0 tons
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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